Book Review: Mrs. Funnybones Author: Twinkle Khanna Genre: Non-fiction (Humor)
I enjoy reading Twinkle Khanna’s writing, whether it is her book, Mrs.Funnybones, or any article. One of my favorites among many is an article she wrote back in 2014 (I think) about hope and red lipstick. A weird combination, you think? Read it, and you will agree with me.
About the book (Book review):
This book looks like a journal. The author has penned down her thoughts beautifully. She writes about different occurrences of her life with a sprinkle of humor in each situation. Some of the situations are so relatable that it makes you giggle. For me, the selling point is the candidness of the writing. One of my favorite quotes from the book is
“Life is full of contradictions. We crave security and independence in equal measures.”
She speaks about her family members. The characteristics she portrays through her writing are so apt that you instantly start thinking about your family member with similar traits. She can bring humor to almost any situation. From Man of the House to the eccentric mother, from Parsi electrician to two fairly strange children, this book is hell-bent on hooking you up and smiling at you throughout. It is full of interesting anecdotes and speckled with self-deprecating humor and witty innuendos.
This book serves the right amount of humor with expressions like “Blimey” at the end of an episode or calling her son prodigal throughout her novel. Not to mention the sketches on the books should be given due credit too. The only hitch I could find was that it was too short; I finished reading it in a few hours.
My Recommendation:
I recommend this book to anyone looking forward to reading a light-hearted novel on any weekend evening with a cup of tea. If you are still unsure about buying this book, visit amazon.com and have a glimpse of the book’s content (Look inside option). To be honest, Twinkle Khanna is a former actress born into a superstar family and married to a superstar husband. Indians love to peek inside celebrity lives.
There are funny chapters on how she handles being a mother of two kids, a wife of a superstar, and an entrepreneur, with some heartwarming moments strewn occasionally. It is a quick, witty read that humanizes celebrity Life.
You can read my review of the Shiva trilogy here.
I loved this book too. Its so relatable
Haven’t read it yet. Miss my books a lot these days. The little boy keeps me too busy. I loved your review.
Her weekly columns are really good.. Looking forward to reading this book s well
I love her writing. Her tongue in cheek comments are hilarious for readers and definitely exhibits her intelligence.
I too love Twinkle’s sense of humour…Loved the review for her book
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I love her humor sense.. Haven’t read this book though.. Should give a read by the looks of it
You should whenever you get time. If you like her humor timing then I am sure you would enjoy it 😀
I am just not getting time for this one its with me since long need to grab it now….
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Sorry but I actually disagree. I read this book a few months back and just couldn’t engage with it. I had heard it was so funny but most things in the book didn’t seem that funny to me. Perhaps it’s just me ?
hehehe I understand, everyone’s choice and definition of funny is different. I am sure you must have few favorites too. Please recommend few books of your choice, I would love to read those too.
Seems interesting 🙂
It indeed is. Thank you.
This Sounds like a good read!!?
Yes, it is. Thank you 😀
This is going to be my next read? I admire Twinkle khanna for her parenting techniques already❤ (also for her straightforward approach towards anything?)
Me too, her straight forwards approach is actually what makes her different from other celebrities at times. Thank you for stopping by 😀
This book is actually very funny!
I bought this book a few months back, time to read it 😉
Yes, it is about time hehehe. Thank you 😀
You make me want to pick this one fore fun read! great review
Thank you, means a lot 😀
Hearing so much about this one book
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It’s a very funny book. I finished reading it in one go…
Yes, it is. I did too :p 😀
I have this book. Probably should read it all.
You should, I am sure you will love this one. Thank you for stopping by. 😀
Sounds like a great read
It indeed is. Thank you for stopping by 😀
I really like Twinkle Khanna
Me too 😀
I absolutely loved Mrs. Funnybones too! I love her very tongue-in-cheek style of humour and the way she makes even the day-to-day interesting.
You should read ‘The Legend of Lakshmi Prasad’ now. While ‘Mrs. Funnybones’ is almost like her journal, this has short stories written by her.
Thank you. I have bought “The Legends of Lakshmi Prasad”, will be reading it soon 😀
Wow such a nice review about the book. I want to read this book. I will try to find it in the local library in Australia.
Thank you for reading Vaidehi. I am sure you will love this book too.