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A review by jackieyvette
Romantic Comedy by Curtis Sittenfeld
lighthearted
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.5
This book is not like one I've read before, and I don't know if I'm saying this in a good way or a bad way. The book kind of starts out as one thing and then randomly 180s into another, but I don't think I found it very intriguing.
I didn't find Sally to be someone I would align myself with and I don't see myself being a fan of Noah in this universe, so I think that is why I didn't ever feel like I was enjoying reading this book. I feel like every turn was an excuse for Sally to pull some obscure reason out of her head to make it so her and Noah couldn't be together and it never seemed like real feelings. Just thoughts that happened to run through her brain and out of her mouth.
Also, for this being a spoof of SNL (which isn't that funny to begin with) I didn't think anyone was funny. The sketches didn't even sound slightly funny. There were so many body function jokes that felt very 3rd grade.
The writing is fine, but I just don't find the characters to be loveable or really in love with each other. Maybe it's because the relationship feels too realistic that I can't find myself enjoying this as a love story and more as a matter of fact.
Crying score: none.
I didn't find Sally to be someone I would align myself with and I don't see myself being a fan of Noah in this universe, so I think that is why I didn't ever feel like I was enjoying reading this book. I feel like every turn was an excuse for Sally to pull some obscure reason out of her head to make it so her and Noah couldn't be together and it never seemed like real feelings. Just thoughts that happened to run through her brain and out of her mouth.
Also, for this being a spoof of SNL (which isn't that funny to begin with) I didn't think anyone was funny. The sketches didn't even sound slightly funny. There were so many body function jokes that felt very 3rd grade.
The writing is fine, but I just don't find the characters to be loveable or really in love with each other. Maybe it's because the relationship feels too realistic that I can't find myself enjoying this as a love story and more as a matter of fact.
Crying score: none.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Alcoholism, Medical content, Death of parent, and Pandemic/Epidemic