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.

Having seen and enjoyed Sara Pascoe on TV, on game show panels, doing stand-up and her more recent travelogues, I was looking forward to reading this book. Unfortunately for me it didn’t live up to my expectations.
The book is written as the more or less continuous outpouring of the mind of the titular weirdo; Sophie and like any normal person it meanders from subject to subject all usually linked in some way to crush on Chris, the guy she used to work with, followed halfway around the world and hardly knows she exists.
It did keep me interested until the end, but sadly to me it didn’t really end, it just petered out. Disappointing.

Archly Comic..
Will Sophie ever, ever get the life she so desperately wants? Will Sophie ever be able to pass herself as a seemingly normal and well adjusted human being? To be fair, aiming for an enjoyable Christmas may well be the best that she can hope for. Sophie simply cannot ever catch a break. Told in an edgy, sharp and wholly engaging narrative, here lies the life and times of poor Sophie. Difficult themes are handled with an empathetic and careful pen whilst dead pan humour is seared throughout the pages. Acutely and profoundly observed whilst remaining darkly and archly comic.

Brilliantly relatable and painfully honest book.

Great book about people and relationships told from the perspective of a flawed and damaged narrator.

Well written and satisfying.

I don’t even know where to begin with this review. I don’t even think I liked the story to begin with. It took me a few chapters to understand Sophie, and once I realised where the story was going I was more comfortable with the a scenarios. It was all over the place - a place that is Sophie’s chaotic abstract mind. I have to be honest and say that my mind can be very similar, with thoughts going backwards and forwards in tangents. Sophie has some strange thoughts to say the least, some hilarious, others worrying. I had to read to the end, I was addicted, not sure if I was enjoying it, but kind of loving Sophie, while hating her actions. I’m a huge fan of Sara Pascoe and I could see so many elements of Sara’s sense of humour throughout. I received an advanced copy of this book from the publisher via NetGalley. This is my honest review.

Weirdo is a tragicomedy, written from Sophie’s point of view throughout, we learn all about her inner most thoughts, her fears and her desires. The parts of her life that she doesn’t want to share with us are cleverly revealed through various third party letters and emails, which add another perspective to the story, as well as providing a break in Sophie’s monologue.

There are some big topics dealt with in the book but they are sensitively considered and the comic elements prevent the book from becoming too weighed down with melancholy. Although there is a lot of sadness in Sophie’s story, I was left feeling hopeful that she was headed towards better times.

The stand out element for me is Sara Pascoe’s sharp observations; which make the book so relatable. From inconsequential things like Guinness looking better than it tastes to how teenage girls can bully and manipulate other girls; every detail is acutely honest.

I particularly liked the portrayal of family and familial relationships. Real families are messy and complicated, family members often differ in their recollections of events and infidelities and indiscretions are sometimes met with indifference rather than outrage. Sara Pascoe shows us all of that and reminds us that not everything is black and white when it comes to our nearest and dearest.

I really enjoyed this one, I would recommend it and I look forward to reading more from Sara Pascoe.