Nothing can end Jamie’s determination as he prepares for the competition. He is going to win the contest and become a famous funny man. When Frankie, other Jamie’s (much kinder) uncle informs Jamie that a contest for comedians is going to be held in Ronkonkoma, the young protagonist of the novel finds his aim in life. He makes two very valuable friendships with nerdy Jimmy and womanizer Joey.
He uses humor as the best weapon and backbone for his survival in times of pain.įurthermore, Jamie explores his humor and makes a lifestyle out of it- he exercises it in school, at home with his aunt and uncle (with the feeble outcome, though), and with himself. Things do not look bright for young Jamie, but he does not quail. Stevie does not miss the opportunity to make fun of Jamie in every possible situation. Their son Stevie is an even worse deal- he is a first-class bully who does not spare his cousin. His new guardians are not a very pleasant company- Jamie’s aunt and uncle make a perfect couple of grim faces, thus earning ironic nickname “The Smileys”.
Jamie’s parents die at the scene of the crash, thus this plucky youngster has to move in with his uncle and aunt in Long Island. As for “I, Funny”, it revolves around Jamie Grimm, a student who has to start a whole new life after a horrific traffic accident that left him paralyzed.
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