Romantic Comedy
A witty exploration of love and self-discovery
Format:Paperback
Publisher:Transworld Publishers Ltd
Published:28th Mar '24
Should be back in stock very soon
This paperback is available in another edition too:
- Hardback£16.99(9780857527493)
This engaging tale follows Sally Milz, a TV writer, as she navigates love and self-doubt, ultimately challenging her beliefs about romance in Romantic Comedy.
In Romantic Comedy, Sally Milz is a successful TV scriptwriter who has given up on love after a string of disappointments. Working on a popular late-night comedy show, she channels her frustrations into her writing, particularly when she observes the trend of average-looking men dating glamorous women. This observation sparks a comedic sketch that critiques societal norms surrounding romance, highlighting the double standards that often exist in relationships. Sally's humor and wit shine through as she navigates her own feelings about love and attraction.
The narrative takes an unexpected turn when Sally meets Noah, a pop idol known for his high-profile relationships with models. As she grapples with her insecurities and doubts about whether someone like Noah could ever be interested in someone like her, Romantic Comedy explores the complexities of modern love. The story is a blend of humor, introspection, and sharp commentary on the nature of attraction, making readers question their own beliefs about romance.
Curtis Sittenfeld masterfully weaves together elements of comedy and heartfelt emotion, presenting a tale that is both entertaining and thought-provoking. With a sharp pen and a keen eye for social dynamics, Romantic Comedy invites readers to reconsider their assumptions about love and the ways in which it can surprise us. It is a witty exploration of the heart and the unexpected paths it can take.
I am obsessed with this book. A warm, wise, magnanimous and extremely funny novel which made me fall in love with the characters and feel happier about life. Sittenfeld writes with such insight and poignancy about the quirks of the human condition. ROMANTIC COMEDY should be prescribed to anyone needing their mood lifted * ELIZABETH DAY *
No-one writes romantic yearning as brilliantly and believably as Curtis Sittenfeld. I could not have adored this book more. * DAISY BUCHANAN, author of INSATIABLE *
A rollercoaster of modern love and dating * STYLIST, Books to look forward to in 2023 *
Probably my favourite proof I've read for 2023, by one of my all-time favourite authors Curtis Sittenfeld... it's a brilliantly written, funny page-turner, I want to read it all again. * PANDORA SYKES *
Her zingy new novel. While Sittenfeld knows the dramatic value of putting obstacles in the path of characters you're rooting for, she also isn't above giving readers what they want - and that's exactly what she does in this affable, intelligently-crafted tale of work and love * GUARDIAN *
Biting, pacy and great fun. * SUNDAY TIMES, Books to Look Forward to *
A gloriously quick-witted, intelligent love story, with sparkling dialogue and a satisfying plot * THE BOOKSELLER *
One of the most compelling, funny and gorgeous novels I've read in a long time. Curtis Sittenfield is a master of dialogue, and this love story packs serious emotional heft that will leave you rooting for its characters right til the very end. * OTEGHA UWAGBA *
I love Curtis Sittenfeld * BRYONY GORDON *
i am excited beyond belief. This is THE literary event of the year for me * MARINA HYDE *
ISBN: 9781804991916
Dimensions: 197mm x 128mm x 24mm
Weight: 278g
400 pages