Romantic Comedy – 3.5/5 ✩
Romantic Comedy is about Sally Milz, a sketch writer for a late night comedy show. In 2018, Sally connects with Noah Brewster, who is that week’s host and musical guest on the show, but after a miscommunication, the pair go their separate ways. Two years later, Sally and Noah reconnect and relight the spark of what could’ve been when they first met.
Sittenfeld’s characters were witty and dynamic. Their love felt youthful and innocent and I really appreciated how both characters – especially Noah – were able to communicate their feelings for one another. It was refreshing to have a set of characters who were able to work through their issues rather than get lost in miscommunication.
What I disliked though about this novel was how it took place in present day, and by that, I mean it focused on modern politics and Covid played a tremendous role in the storyline. While I share very similar political views to Sittenfeld, part of the reason I love reading so much is that I can enter an alternate reality where I don’t have to think about the political climate. I read during the 2020 Pandemic because I could escape a reality where being in the same room as someone I loved could have actual, legitimate repercussions.
I was quite surprised when I started reading this book and Covid began playing such a large role in the characters’ lives because I genuinely had not known that it was part of the story at all. I think the romance in this story was strong, but I think it could’ve remained strong without having had the backdrop that it did, so for that reason, I give this book a 3.5/5 rating.
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