My Not So Functional Family by Bridie Jabour is a fun and uplifting novel that paints an honest picture of family life. Written with humor and plenty of wit, the novel follows the story of Claudia, a bride-to-be who faces unexpected conflicts during the final days before her wedding.

Bridie Jabour excels at developing vivid and unique characters. From the wisecracking Aunt Ivy to the brooding father, each member of the family stands out and plays an important role in the novel’s resolution. Throughout the novel, the readers watch Claudia struggle to understand the complexity of relationships, both romantic and familial while coming to terms with her own expectations and dreams.

Interspersed with reflections on life, love, and identity, My Not So Functional Family will leave readers smiling and happy. While not an obvious wedding story, the novel captures all the raw emotion, frustration, and growth of such a milestone. All in all, this novel is an excellent choice for fans of heartfelt and entertaining reads.

I don’t know why it’s taken me so long to get to this book. It certainly is a book that you won’t want to put down. I loved all the characters and where this book took me. A lovely read.

I love Irish writers.
Got such a good way with words.
Always guaranteed to make you laugh.
This is what families are really like

This is a light and easy read, perfect for a summer afternoon in the garden. It’s straightforward, refreshing and enjoyable

I'm really sorry to say that I had to DNF this book which is something I try so hard not to do. I felt that the story lacked drive; there was nothing keeping me gripped and I felt that the plot was all over the place. Claudia is having doubts over her upcoming wedding, but aside from that I'm not really sure what happens in the first third of the book (which is where I gave up!). There was a lot about Claudia's siblings and how they get on, but I felt that the character descriptions and interactions were all over the place. They didn't seem to fit in with the story line at the time, nor add anything to the plot. I felt like it was an overload of information about the family with no real reason for it. I would have normally kept pushing through in the hope that it all came together a bit more, but upon reading a lot of negative reviews from people who did finish the book but wished they didn't, I decided I would stop reading.

Thanks to netgalley for a copy of the e-book in exchange for an honest review. I apologise that I couldn't finish this one.

4.5 stars
Such a fun and heartwarming story with many characters very reliable that are trying to find their way in life but don’t overwhelm anything on that road.
A perfect summer read, light and surprisingly great written.
A story that deserves recommendation from everyone who’s reading it.

A wonderful little read, fun, relatable and very entertaining


Thanks to netgalley and the publisher for a free copy for an honest opinion

What a beautiful book. A wonderful storyline and it has been written so well
The book certainly delivers.
This is a lovely sweet fun read. Perfect for summer

A fun book, it is relatable. Well written. A great read.
Thank you to both NetGalley and publishers for giving me the opportunity to read this book in exchange for my review

This book was so much fun to read, it's very witty. It makes you think about your own family and maybe to be grateful :)

A great read for su,,er, very entertaining, light and approachable. Definitely recommended.

Thanks a lot netgalley and the publisher for this copy in exchange for an honest review.

What a brilliant book. This book has a fantastic story line, excellent characters and is just wonderful. I would highly recommend this book to anyone and I enjoyed it immensely.

Claudia is back in her hometown to prepare for her wedding. But she’s already doing battle with her sisters, her mother, her brother, and her best friend.