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The Funny Thing About Norman Foreman
The Funny Thing About Norman Foreman: A Novel | Julietta Henderson
6 posts | 4 read | 2 to read
"Charming, warm and uplifting...there is so much to love about this book."Laurie Frankel, New York Times bestselling author of This is How It Always Is A triumphant and touching debut about the unlikeliest superstar youll ever meet. Twelve-year-old Norman Foreman and his best friend, Jax, are a legendary comedic duo in waiting, with a plan to take their act all the way to the Edinburgh Fringe. But when Jax dies, Norman decides the only fitting tribute is to perform at the festival himself. The problem is, Normans not the funny one. Jax was. Theres also another, far more colossal objective on Normans new plan that his single mom, Sadie, wasnt ready for: he wants to find the father hes never known. Determined to put a smile back on her boys face, Sadie resolves to face up to her own messy past, get Norman to the Fringe and help track down a man whose identity is a mystery, even to her. Julietta Hendersons delightfully funny and tender debut takes us on a road trip with a mother and son who will live in the readers heart for a long time to come, and teaches us thatno matter the oddswe must always reach for the stars.
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LapReader
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After Saturday ballet op shop spoils from late November. I love a loud print. Total = 40.50

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Jaimelire
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Mehso-so

Book club read. I did not really like this book. It felt forced and I didn‘t really connect with the characters. I ended up skimming through the end.

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Had an AWESOME catch-up with my wonderful friend @KarenUK last night 💖We chatted away for nearly 3 hours & only parted because I have an early flight this morning. The tagged book has been packed and my homemade DELICIOUS granola from Karen is ready for the long flight😉Thanks dear friend xxxx see ya next time im in town🫶🏼

KarenUK You are welcome!!!! It was so lovely to see you! Thank you so much for all my goodies, I just unpacked!! You thoroughly spoiled me! What an amazing little bookhaul! Safe flight, and see you next time 🥰💕 2y
squirrelbrain Aw, love this! Safe flight, Cindy! 2y
LeahBergen ❤️❤️❤️ 2y
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BarbaraBB How wonderful you two met again! 💕 2y
Cathythoughts Sounds lovely 🥰 2y
Megabooks So glad you could meet up this trip!! 2y
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abookishbutterfly
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Mehso-so

The Funny Thing About Norman Foreman seemed to have the right ingredients - quirky characters, a special mother and son relationship, a heartbreaking drama, a path of healing, and authentic friendships - but it felt like something went wrong in the blending process and the final product was a bit bland.

My full review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show/3805385617

ferskner I struggled with this one too. It had pieces that should have works but just didn't. 3y
abookishbutterfly @ferskner I‘m glad to know I‘m not alone in my perspective. I‘d had such high hopes for this one! 3y
ferskner It felt weirdly dated to me, but I can't quite put my finger on it! 3y
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Find out more about Norman Foreman here:

https://tinyurl.com/ygq2b64b

@juliettahendersonauthor