Romantic Comedy by Curtis Sittenfeld is very obviously loosely based on Saturday Night Live - the long running late night Saturday comedy show on NBC.
Sally is a sketch writer for the Night Owls that airs on Saturday nights. She's long abandoned the search for love.
cover blurb: 2018 Enter Noah Brewster, a pop music sensation - he's a guest and host for a show. Dazzled by his charms, Sally hits it off with Noah instantly, and as they collaborate on one sketch after another, she begins to wonder if there might actually be sparks flying. But this isn't a romantic comedy - it's real life. And in real life, someone like him (super hot and famous) would never date someone like her...right?
2020 - pandemic. Noah reaches out via email to Sally. Communication turns into a trip to LA for her. Sparks do fly. Is this real? Is it "LOVE?"
You have to read the book to find out, but the author does a great job with the neurosis-inducing and heart fluttering wonder of love, while slyly dissecting the social rituals of romance and gender relations in the modern age. (cover blurb)
I liked this book and was along for the ride. Well done.
thecontemplativecat here. Nice recommendation. Neurosis-inducing and heart fluttering wonder of love? Gotta see.
ReplyDeleteThanks. She is a consistent writer. This book was one of her best. Enjoy.
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