A review by craftysnailtail
Romantic Comedy by Curtis Sittenfeld

funny lighthearted relaxing medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes

4.25

I actually picked this one up by accident when I misremembered the name of a book recommendation. But I'm glad I still read it, because it was really fun. Sally is one of the most realistic women I've encountered in a romance novel. I loved her character and found her extremely relatable. I've never thought about what working for SNL would be like before this, but the insight into the bts was fascinating. This is also my first novel that incorporates the pandemic, so that was a bit odd, but well done.

Noah wasn't over the top, but was a respectable amount of dreamy. He ended up being down to earth despite his social status. It was a relief that they communicated very well, so any tension was either quickly addressed, or boundaries were set because someone crossed a line and hurt the other. I love when relationships feel mature and the author doesn't lean on horrendous miscommunication to create conflict. The character growth was excellent- probably the aspect of the book I enjoyed the most. 

Overall, this was a fun and relaxing read. It's sweet, humorous, and has several unique dynamics that kept me interested the whole time. 
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