I enjoy Sara pascoe’s comedy so was looking forward to this. The writing style shows elements of her comedy style, however for me it was hard to get into.. Maybe the audiobook would be better, but being lost in a sometimes barely coherent stream of consciousness was tough going. I did find that after I was about 25% of the way through it got easier, but still some chapters would have helped! I think by this stage I knew enough about the character to keep up with the ever changing thoughts better, but until that point I was considering giving up.

The narrative is interspersed with emails/letters which do not fully integrate with the story. They make sense and add some context but not a lot. The emails from the sister were hilarious though!

The structure of the book was not helpful and maybe that was a style choice but the whole thing was too chaotic for me overall. It showed some promise and the last 75% was definitely better. The themes of the book were good and I liked the realism of the character’s views and interactions.

I have to confess, I was expecting a lighter read than this delivered - which is my error!

From my perspective, this is a book about a dysfunctional family, but I wonder if actually many of the events are truer to life than I would be comfortable knowing. Sophie is a drifter through life. She has an obsessional attraction to one man and makes many bad choices in her attempt to hook, Chris. Her family are not at all supportive and seem quite self-centred, but where do you go when your sister is marrying your ex?

Sophie seemed desperate to be loved, though her choice of men is questionable. The book is not broken down into chapters, but split by events - rather like scenes in a play, though I found these difficult to follow as the version on my Kindle had odd formatting and it wasn't always clear that we were moving into another anecdote or moment in Sophie's life.

Her sister, Dana, had me snorting with laughter - such a bridezilla who was unable to see that no-one by her really cared about her wedding. Crowdfunding it was a priceless moment, and something I fear we will see in real life (if this hasn;t happened already!)

I did not really warm to Sophie; however, I did feel some empathy at the situations she got herself in. Sophie lurched from one bad decision to the next, and the structure of the book sometimes layered these on top of each other, so her misery was compounded.

There are lots of minor characters who pop in and out and I found them difficult to keep track of. This is a dark comedy with many lessons to be learnt! 3 and a half stars from me as there was little character development throughout the novel.

So good!!
I love Sara Pascoe and think her comedy/presenting is great, but I was a bit wary about how this would translate into a novel.
I shouldn’t have worried, Sara manages to create a character that both baffled and amazed me, I couldn’t look away. 5 stars from me, I couldn’t put it down.

This is narrated by the main character Sophie, interspersed with letters and documents.
Sophie is working in a pub, trying to make ends meet whilst struggling financially and emotionally.
I really wanted to enjoy this book, but I found I just didn't enjoy reading it. I didn't like the characters and it became a chore to read it.
Thanks to netgalley and the publishers for this advance read.

Enjoyed the beginning of this but it never really seemed to get going, all a bit chaotic and random. I am probably not the right audience and others will love it.

I am a big fan of Sara Pascoe's comedy, and much of her comedic perspective is displayed within this novel. Here, Sophie see's Chris in the pub she is working in, a man she dropped everything for and maxed out her credit cards to travel to Australia to accidentally bump into. This was after she developed an obsession about him while working on a tour bus that passed his tour bus. She believes seeing Chris is a sign and despite having a barely functioning relationship with Ian, she is desperate to establish a relationship with him.

I am not a big fan of the genre this novel would probably fall into, as I find the level of vulnerability and harm often caused to the female protagonist within them, a difficult read. However, liking Pascoe I wanted to give this one a try. She certainly makes this a funnier read, with Sophie's weirdness's (as well as others around her) lightening the risky choices she makes. The story is well written, and the characters well developed. Ultimately though, it wasn't for me, but I suspect it would be an excellent novel for those who prefer these types of stories.

Unfortunately this was not for me , it started off with some very funny events but as it went on I found myself getting bogged down and bored with it. i stuck with it until around 80% and then thought I have other books waiting on my Kindle and gave up.Although I like Sara as a comedian this was a letdown for me.Perhaps being male it was not meant for me.Sorry.

Sara Pascoe has long been one of the brightest stars of British comedy, the intelligent author of two non-fiction books, the creator of her own sitcom and the always likeable and prolific panelist or presenter on numerous shows such as QI, Mock the Week, Taskmaster and The Great British Sewing Bee.
Sadly, her first novel is a bit of a muddle and a bit of a disappointment but does indicate enough literary promise to suggest Pascoe will deliver much better work in the future.

I really like Sara Pascoe's comedy, so I was looking forward to reading this book. Unfortunately it just didn't hit the spot for me in the way I had hoped - maybe the big name associated with the book gave me expectations.

The main character, Sophie narrates the book - it's like the inner workings of her brain spilling out onto the page. She isn't a reliable narrator, her life is messy and out of control - with debt, complicated relationships, unrequited crushes etc. She isn't happy and the book isn't a happy one either. I didn't like any of the characters in the book, it was grubby and unrelatable to me. It was a struggle to finish.

Thank you to Netgalley and the publisher for the ARC in exchange for my honest review.

I love Sara Pascoe and was delighted to be given an ARC but unfortunately I could not gel with this one at all. I can't put my finger on why, it just felt a bit flat.

A gritty Bridget Jones.

A young woman's perspective on love and life. (With laugh out loud observations).

An easy read. You will root for this lass... She will make you laugh and cry. Great wit.

If you have ever had a period in your life you would describe as ‘messy’ you will have an understanding of Sophie’s life. It is one messy episode after another, carefully observed and written up by Sara Pascoe.
It’s relatable and in parts, funny to watch. But it’s not funny enough.
Sophie’s life is unrelentingly bleak as she lurches from one disastrous relationship to another, even going back for more with one disaster of a guy. As the book ambles on, you realise all she wants is to be loved or failing that, to be able to love someone who won’t betray her..
At 368 pages it’s a long read, but at least the words aren’t too long or the musings too complex.
A bit disappointing as I had expected more outright laughs. But if you love Sara Pascoe’s dark, observation of womanhood’s inescapable lot, this is the book for you.

This was a struggle to finish. The premise sounded contemporary and complex but it didn't really translate in the actual novel. Sophie's stream of consciousness was very hard to follow and a lot of it felt like it was written for pure shock factor - her inner thoughts didn't feel wholly authentic. Fleabag felt like a big inspiration for this but it didn't have the same impact.

Thank you to Netgalley and the publishers for an eARC in exchange for an honest review.

Sophie's life is a bit of a mess. She doesn't really want to be a grown-up and have to deal with grown-up things.

This was an interesting read, although I did find it a bit difficult to follow at times. The writing style is a stream of consciousness, which jumped about a bit and included everything - the good and the bad. Sophie's life is not straightforward and she doesn't always make the wisest decisions, which all adds to the 'weirdness' of her life.

Reads like the inside of my brain, thoughts spilling out everywhere. Funny and relatable. Enjoyed it a lot

My thanks to NetGalley and Faber and Faber Publishing for a copy of “ Weirdo” for an honest review.

I like Sara Pascoe and I enjoyed her past non fiction books , but as much as I wanted to like this book ,unfortunately I really struggled to get into it. The further I got into it I still wasn’t enjoying it so sadly I gave up on it.
I’m sure it will be a popular read for some , just not for me

I love Sara Pascoe, but I really struggled with this book. I didn't warm to the main character, and I felt like she passively accepted things just happening to her in addition to her being a complete agent of chaos. None of the characters felt likeable. Sometimes I don't mind that, but I just found it a bit irritating here. I read to the end to find out what happened, though, and it wasn't badly written.

I really wanted to like this book, but sadly it wasn't for me. It is well written but I just didn't enjoy it or the characters. I would say give it a read if you enjoy the sound of it.

I was excited to read this book as I like Sara Pascoe but I just didn’t get on with the continuous writing style. I liked the humour and found lots of parts really relatable but I think the chaotic nature of the continuous writing was hard to get into.

Sophie is a social outsider harbouring an obsessive crush over a former co-worker, struggling to pay off her various debts, survive her degrading bar job, navigate her difficult relationships with her boyfriend, sister and parents, and generally make sense of the world around her. I always prefer a plot-driven novel, and this didn't quite deliver on that front, but it was funny, smart and well-observed. I liked the character of Sophie (not sure why other reviewers think she is unlikeable??), and it's a solid 3.5 stars for me.