Review of Funny Face:

markodim721 · Post by **markodim721** » 25 Sep 2021, 11:09

[Following is an official OnlineBookClub.org review of "Funny Face:" by Peggi Davis.]

4 out of 4 stars

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The book with the very striking title Funny Face by Peggy Davis is an interesting mix of memoirs and short stories. Through 39 autobiographical stories, the author talks in a very impressive way about her growing up, moving, falling in love, interests, work, family, pets, habits, all the way to the coronavirus pandemic. The book itself is relatively short and the numerous chapters take up only a few pages.

The book is characterized by an exceptional writing style, the author's immediacy and openness that often surprises. A frequent motif that runs through the book is the author's career in the world of advertising and design, family relationships and family secrets, and especially the relationship with her sister. Page after page, readers will have the opportunity to read about Peggy Davis growing up in New York, Mississippi, Texas, moving to San Francisco. One of the things that are so characteristic of the book is the refined and intelligent sense of humor that the author expresses and very convincingly conveys to the pages. Although short the book is very informative. Typically, in just a few pages the author has very successfully managed to acquaint readers with one period of her life. This made it possible for readers to find excerpts from almost the entire author's life, from childhood and the first encounters with racism, through the assassination of John Fitzgerald Kennedy, love for animals, and antique furniture to the coronavirus pandemic.

What I especially liked about Funny Face is the superior use of symbols. This can be seen in the title of the book, which is also the title of the film, but also a sentence that is often related to the author. Also, the rich symbolism is noticeable in the chapter Mississippi Burning in which the author, then still very young, talks about her first encounter with racism. No less permeated with symbols is the chapter Luck of the Irish in which a common phrase turns into a real-life situation. Peggy Davis deserves praise for her writing style full of exceptional descriptions of landscapes, people, events, feelings. Some sentences like "San Francisco was an absolute assault on my senses" are, in my humble opinion, an example of superior writing. The beauty of the written word is the author's trademark. In addition, the author, who is also the narrator, manages to awaken a feeling of closeness in the readers, and after reading the book, I felt like I was just having a conversation with a dear friend. The book has been professionally edited and contains only a few errors.

What, conditionally speaking, I did not like in the book is the author's narrative process in which she often dealt with minor details. Since a significant part of the stories is related to the author's family, this procedure is usually justified, because it is necessary to acquaint the readers with certain details.

I rate the book Funny Face with four out of four stars with great pleasure. The exceptional selection of life events presented in the book, the superb beauty of the written word and refined humor are some of the most important qualities of the book.

I recommend the book to memoir lovers and fans of short stories. I believe that the book will also appeal to travel enthusiasts, but also to all those who fondly remember the second half of the twentieth century.

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Chinaza Nnabuenyi · Post by **Chinaza Nnabuenyi** » 27 Sep 2021, 10:30

This book title is captivating. The author's ability to put down her life experiences is inspiring.
I love the review.

collinsogw555 · Post by **collinsogw555** » 27 Sep 2021, 11:56

The storyline of this book sounds interesting, as I would love to read her life experience and also the period of the coronavirus phase. Thanks for such a splendid review.

Gabriella1997 · Post by **Gabriella1997** » 27 Sep 2021, 12:34

I was captivated by the funny cover of this book, I find the review interesting, thanks for the honest review.

Ruchi Raina · Post by **Ruchi Raina** » 27 Sep 2021, 15:34

This book seems very captivating. I love memoirs, and the author has shared her very interesting life stories from career to family. I would like to read this book. Thanks for the great review.

Amynwankwo_ · Post by **Amynwankwo_** » 27 Sep 2021, 17:38

I love the title and cover page ! And judging a book by its cover is in this case, applicable. I’m moved to read this book because you have provided an amazing review. Thanks

markodim721 · Post by **markodim721** » 28 Sep 2021, 00:53

Nazzy_ wrote: ↑27 Sep 2021, 10:30 This book title is captivating. The author's ability to put down her life experiences is inspiring.
I love the review.

The book is really beautiful and pleasant to read. Thanks for the comment.

markodim721 · Post by **markodim721** » 28 Sep 2021, 00:54

collinsogw555 wrote: ↑27 Sep 2021, 11:56 The storyline of this book sounds interesting, as I would love to read her life experience and also the period of the coronavirus phase. Thanks for such a splendid review.

I believe you will like the book. Thanks for stopping by.

markodim721 · Post by **markodim721** » 28 Sep 2021, 00:55

Gabriella1997 wrote: ↑27 Sep 2021, 12:34 I was captivated by the funny cover of this book, I find the review interesting, thanks for the honest review.

I agree. The book cover is really brilliantly designed and portray the nature of the book in the right way.

markodim721 · Post by **markodim721** » 28 Sep 2021, 00:56

Ruchi Raina wrote: ↑27 Sep 2021, 15:34 This book seems very captivating. I love memoirs, and the author has shared her very interesting life stories from career to family. I would like to read this book. Thanks for the great review.

The book is very easy to read and the author was very honest. I recommend it.

markodim721 · Post by **markodim721** » 28 Sep 2021, 00:57

Amynwankwo_ wrote: ↑27 Sep 2021, 17:38 I love the title and cover page ! And judging a book by its cover is in this case, applicable. I’m moved to read this book because you have provided an amazing review. Thanks

The cover of the book is cherry on top of one great book. Thanks for the comment.

Deprise Evans · Post by **Deprise Evans** » 28 Sep 2021, 12:35

This book sounds so interesting! I especially can appreciate the cover, as it made me think of the old Hollywood movie with the same name. Thank you so much for your great review!

markodim721 · Post by **markodim721** » 28 Sep 2021, 14:12

Deprise Evans wrote: ↑28 Sep 2021, 12:35 This book sounds so interesting! I especially can appreciate the cover, as it made me think of the old Hollywood movie with the same name. Thank you so much for your great review!

The whole book is really great, starting with the cover. Thanks for the comment.