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Funny Boy (Storycuts)
John Grisham

Funny Boy (Storycuts)

Quick Answer

"Funny Boy (Storycuts)" is an optional companion work. It can be read at any time, though it is usually best enjoyed after reading the first few core novels of the Short Fiction (Storycuts/Novellas).

Quick Verdict

🟡 Optional side story — not required for main plot

❓ Can I skip this book?
✅ Yes — Optional

This is a side story that can be safely bypassed without losing any context for the main series.

Verdict Insight: While this short_story provides deeper world-building, it is a standalone story and can be read at any stage.

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201148 ppShort StoryOptional Side Story
<p>One young man's homecoming shocks a whole town.<br><br>This is a homecoming that none of the respectable folk of Clanton are pleased about: that of a young man dying of AIDS. But their attempts to ostracise him merely show up some very ugly shortcomings of their own . . .<br><br>Part of the Storycuts series, this story was previously published in the collection <i>Ford County</i>.</p>

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Complete Series Reading Order

Publication Order

Preserves character reveals and plot twists exactly as the author intended.

Chronological Order

May spoil surprises but improves timeline clarity for deep lore fans.

Order Confidence

high Confidence

Why this order?

Our team of curators analyzes publication history, author interviews, and internal narrative continuity to establish the definitive reading sequence. This ensures zero spoilers and maximum narrative impact.

Why This Order Is Confusing

Many reading lists for Short Fiction (Storycuts/Novellas) conflict because early publishers often labeled short story collections as standalone novels, or rearranged internal chronologies for marketing. This guide follows original author intent and narrative continuity to settle the debate for good.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I skip reading Funny Boy (Storycuts)?

This is a side story that can be safely bypassed without losing any context for the main series.

Can I read Funny Boy (Storycuts) before Casino (Storycuts)?

Yes. Funny Boy (Storycuts) is an optional side story and can be read at any time without spoiling the main series plot.

Is Funny Boy (Storycuts) required reading for the Short Fiction (Storycuts/Novellas)?

No, it is a companion work that enriches the lore but is not essential to the central storyline.

What comes after Funny Boy (Storycuts) in the reading order?

Currently, Funny Boy (Storycuts) is the latest entry listed in our database for this series guide.