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Funny You Should Ask by Elissa Sussman

21 reviews

kaitlinlovesbooks's review against another edition

emotional hopeful lighthearted fast-paced

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

5.0

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Sexual content

Minor: Death of parent, Antisemitism, Misogyny, and Alcoholism

kirareadssometimes's review against another edition

funny hopeful lighthearted relaxing fast-paced

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

4.75

Incredible writing. Truly a delight to read. Sweet, funny, loving! Made me cry and tugged perfectly at my heart! Read it via audiobook which made the change of narrator a little confusing at times but I’m sure this isn’t a problem in the physical copy. Loved this book!

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Addiction, Bullying, Sexism, Alcohol, and Sexual content

Moderate: Death of parent and Misogyny

Minor: Antisemitism and Homophobia

lnzava's review against another edition

funny hopeful lighthearted medium-paced

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

3.5

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Content Warnings

Minor: Antisemitism

gabyhat's review against another edition

emotional funny hopeful lighthearted fast-paced

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

3.5

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Homophobia, Addiction, Alcohol, Emotional abuse, and Alcoholism

Minor: Death of parent, Toxic relationship, Antisemitism, and Death

gabbadabbadoo's review against another edition

emotional funny medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? No

3.75

This book felt particularly refreshing and I can't exactly figure out why. maybe bc it was the first nonlinear timeline I've read in a minute, or maybe bc it felt pretty straightforward in a good way??? might've read it too fast but there definitely wasn't a lot of unnecessary fluff or dancing around the point and i like that. i also loved the bits of articles and blogs between chapters. i wanted to give this 4 stars but it just feel slike there's something missing like 70% in and the confession at the end sort of fell flat for me.

i also loved that gabe hyphenated his name lmao

 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Alcoholism and Alcohol

Moderate: Addiction

Minor: Grief, Homophobia, Sexism, Antisemitism, Death of parent, and Car accident

macykey's review against another edition

emotional reflective fast-paced

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

4.5

I could not put this down. Time jumps in books, especially ones that go back and forth, can get confusing, but this book pulled it off spectacularly. I never felt like I was missing anything and the article excerpts every other chapter only enhanced the story. Affirmed what that main characters were saying from a third party lens. This book is sexy, smart, and a must read!! 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Alcoholism and Addiction

Moderate: Misogyny, Sexism, and Sexual content

Minor: Animal death, Antisemitism, Car accident, and Death of parent

ashleyvaleria's review against another edition

emotional funny hopeful inspiring lighthearted reflective sad 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? It's complicated

4.25

absolutely love dual timelines in books and this was no exception. i loved the anticipation of wondering what went on “then” that led to the things spoken about in “now”. characters were very likable and gabe’s character was so charming. very easy and light read! chanti is living every fangirls dream <3

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Alcoholism, Addiction, and Death of parent

Moderate: Infidelity and Antisemitism

thatswhatshanread's review against another edition

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? It's complicated

4.0

I must first say that this is a book you can judge based on its cover, at least I did anyway—fun, cute, light and flirty.

From page one I could instantly see myself as the MC. Everyone has fantasized about meeting their celebrity crush, right? What about interviewing them? Scoring an invite to a premiere and an after party? Such is the case for this story. We follow journalist Chani “Then” and “Now” as she pens a profile piece on Hollywood heartthrob Gabe Parker twice, ten years apart. Can a whirlwind weekend of fame and and glamour and intimate conversations really change the trajectory of your life?

In some cases, yes. Chani’s article goes viral. Gabe isn’t just a Hollywood Hunk from small town Montana, he’s now an A-list celebrity with Oscar buzz. And a new Bond girl wife. 

Because it was just that one weekend they spent together. Ten years later everything has changed except the feelings still there between Gabe and Chani, never consummated. And then Chani is asked to interview Gabe again and maybe recreate the magic of the article that launched her career.

This is a really well-written novel, more character-driven than anything. I liked and sympathized with Chani, found Gabe charming but real, and enjoyed the setting and theming. The beginning and end were really great. The middle lost me a little just in the fact that we’re supposed to believe these two characters have been in love with each other for a decade despite only being around each other for a couple days. I suppose that’s the magic of Hollywood, though, and I don’t hold it against them or the author. After all, wouldn’t I want to write the same thing?

I wished for a little more backstory, but overall it delivered on everything I was expecting. Also, it’s smart and sexy the way a romcom should be. 

A very cute book :)

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Addiction, Alcoholism, Alcohol, Bullying, Cursing, Death of parent, Death, Drug abuse, Grief, Sexual content, and Toxic relationship

Moderate: Antisemitism, Infidelity, Sexual harassment, Emotional abuse, Gaslighting, Homophobia, Misogyny, Outing, and Sexism

Minor: Religious bigotry, Drug use, Toxic friendship, Car accident, and Cancer

souplover2001's review against another edition

funny lighthearted medium-paced

3.5

love a second chance romance and when stories are told out of order <3 the article excerpts were a nice touch and oli was very fun!! at times made me wonder if this started as a fanfiction lmao but nothing that made me cringe too bad or took away from my overall enjoyment

still cannot believe they were telling each other they loved each other after 6 days of talking with each other. spread over 10 years😭

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Alcoholism and Sexism

Minor: Homophobia and Antisemitism

valeria_gzz's review against another edition

emotional funny hopeful lighthearted reflective 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

4.0

I really liked it but I felt like it could’ve been more romantic in the present day?? Idk it was just missing a bit of a spark. Maybe I just don’t like dual timeline books/stories that could be it.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Alcoholism and Alcohol

Moderate: Eating disorder, Addiction, Death of parent, Drug use, Homophobia, and Sexual content

Minor: Antisemitism