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Romantic Comedy

By: Curtis Sittenfeld
Narrated by: Kristen Sieh
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Brought to you by Penguin.

A TV script writer thinks she's over romance, until an unlikely love interest upends all her assumptions: a humorous, subversive and tender-hearted novel from the New York Times and Sunday Times bestselling author of Rodham, American Wife and Prep.

Life is (not)* a Romantic Comedy...

With a series of heartbreaks under her belt, Sally Milz - successful script writer for a legendary late-night TV comedy show - has long abandoned the search for love.

But when her friend and fellow writer begins to date a glamorous actress, he joins the growing club of interesting but average-looking men who get romantically involved with accomplished, beautiful women. Sally channels her annoyance into a sketch, poking fun at this 'social rule'. The reverse never happens for a woman.

Then Sally meets Noah, a pop idol with a reputation for dating models. But this isn't a romantic comedy - it's real life. Would someone like him ever date someone like her?

Skewering all our certainties about why we fall in love, Romantic Comedy is a witty and probing tale of how the heart will follow itself, no matter what anyone says. It is Curtis Sittenfeld at her most sharp, daring and compassionate best.

©2023 Curtis Sittenfeld (P)2023 Penguin Audio Contemporary Contemporary Romance Literature & Fiction Romance Romantic Comedy Comedy Heartfelt Witty Funny Feel-Good

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Critic reviews

"One of my favourite writers." (Kate Atkinson)

"Sittenfeld is in a league of her own." (Guardian)

"A rollercoaster of modern love and dating." (STYLIST)
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I was in the mood for a light easy to listen to book and this fit the bill. I liked how she talked about the making of the late night show which, in effect, was Saturday night live. The story of how a gorgeous star falls for a clever ordinary girl is always satisfying. The book was well read and the narrator managed to capture all the voices very well. I just found it a bit repetitive with her insecurities and constant whining about how lucky she was to have such a gorgeous man, fall in love with her. It just got a bit old after awhile. I was glad to see it and, but I did enjoy it while I was listening to it.

Romantic comedy

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It was an easy listen, but nothing groundbreaking! A lot of covid references which now seems a bit weird.

A covid romance

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A beautiful and authentic story which unfolds before and during the global pandemic. Wonderful and believable characters in Sally and Noah.

A really engaging and romantic tale.

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it kept me entertained during my travels and commute. The narrator was really good which is always important with audiobooks.

Enjoyable summer read

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A smart, funny, clever, incredibly romantic and delightful listen. Fantastic writing. I didn’t want it to end.

I wished it would go on forever

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Took a while to get into but I thought the premise was great. Enjoyed the narration and the neurosis of the main character.

I loved it

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It’s exceptionally well written and performed. I enjoyed the entire experience and finished the book in no time. However, when it comes to the story, I went from being extremely excited about the premise, to being disappointed at what was ultimately delivered. But definitely a good read, particularly for the lovely, fast-witted dialogue.

Utterly relatable, yet still concerningly unrealistic

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repetitive, boring, cliche, if you liked Rodham don't read this. didn't seem like same author.

really disappointed

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hard to tell so many jokes in a book and have them pass as funny conversations but it works in this book. enjoyed watching the unconventional love story evolve

good writing

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Beautifully read
Slightly annoying lead character but some very well observed moments

Enjoyed but not sad that ended. Some lovely characterisation of “minor” characters

Light and easy listen

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