Reviews

Romantic Comedy by Curtis Sittenfeld

cakeybarkid's review against another edition

emotional funny hopeful lighthearted medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.5

csweezey's review against another edition

lighthearted slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? No
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

2.0

agameofbooks's review against another edition

emotional funny hopeful inspiring lighthearted medium-paced

4.5

Both a romantic comedy and a parody of a romantic comedy in one, but much deeper and heartfelt. 

apomonsta's review against another edition

funny hopeful lighthearted sad fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

cobaltbookshelf's review against another edition

2.0

Now, I don’t wanna sound too harsh, but I have to be honest I do not understand hype. This was disappointing to me. It had so much potential but fell flat.I'm sure there are others that actually enjoy this one I guess. In the end, this book wasn't for me.

ARC kindly provided by the publisher via NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.

jaxreads121's review against another edition

DNF page 150

rebeccarubyslipper's review against another edition

2.0

Overhyped

ccrutcher's review against another edition

5.0

I have loved Sittenfeld’s writing for 15+ years (Prep was an all time favorite of mine) so I might be biased, but this is my favorite romcom book of the year so far. Funny, original, raw, and heartwarming. I devoured it and was laughing and crying right up until the very end.

krobus's review against another edition

slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? No
• Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

2.0

 *** Nominated for Most Forgettable Read of 2024 ***

What just happened? Did ANYTHING even happen?

These characters STINK. Sally does not deserve Noah. She's 38 and still has the mindset of a teenager!! I understand how insecure she's feeling, but Noah has shown her nothing but love and compassion, she has GOT to give it a rest. More importantly, how... how is Sally a comedy writer? She isn't funny during... ANY point of this book?

As soon as rl politics are brought up: cringe, triggered, get away from me!!! Same with covid in general, I don't want to be reminded, please and thanks.

This book makes me want to take a break from reading... oof. 

llj's review against another edition

emotional funny lighthearted relaxing medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.25