Discuss Romantic Comedy by Curtis Sittenfeld

Sally is both extremely confident and extremely insecure. How do you think these facts can both be true?

May. 26, 2024
by charleneds

Overall, what do you think of Romantic Comedy (no spoilers)

May. 26, 2024
by charleneds

What are some of the challenges you saw Sally face as a comedy writer in a male-dominated industry? Have you run across similar challenges in your own career?

May. 24, 2024
by JHSiess

What defense mechanisms does Sally use to protect herself? How do they help or hinder her relationship with Noah, in your opinion?

May. 24, 2024
by JHSiess

What kind of reader would you recommend Romantic Comedy to?

May. 24, 2024
by JHSiess

Why do you feel email was such an effective tool in Noah and Sally’s reconnecting?

May. 24, 2024
by JHSiess

How might this novel have been different if Sally were a cast member on TNO, not just a writer?

May. 24, 2024
by JHSiess

How might your relationship be affected if it was playing out in front of the paparazzi?

May. 24, 2024
by JHSiess

What advice would you offer Sally to move beyond her fear of being hurt in a close relationship?

May. 24, 2024
by JHSiess

How does the political and cultural discussion inserted in the middle of the novel affect the overall narrative? Do you think it was necessary to the story?

May. 24, 2024
by JHSiess

Who do you believe was taking the bigger risks in the relationship, Noah or Sally?

May. 24, 2024
by JHSiess

How do you believe Sally is able to avoid buying into the culture she's helped create around celebrities?

May. 24, 2024
by JHSiess

Danny tells Sally that the Danny Horst Rule matters only if it matters to Sally and Noah themselves. Did you agree? How does this realization help Sally?

May. 23, 2024
by acstrine

Why do you think there is so much focus on women’s appearances? Do you feel pressured to look a certain way?

May. 23, 2024
by lloyden

Why do you think Sally finds it so hard to believe that Noah might actually like her? Did you find it hard to believe?

May. 23, 2024
by JHSiess

How would you characterize Sally's relationship with The Night Owls? Why do you think it's so hard for her to conceive of leaving?

May. 23, 2024
by JHSiess

What did you think of the ending of the book?

May. 23, 2024
by JHSiess

Where have you seen the Danny Horst Rule play out in real life? What's your opinion of it? Have you seen the reverse happen?

May. 23, 2024
by JHSiess

Discuss the different romantic relationships in the book, from Sally and Noah to Annabel and Danny to Viv and Dr. Theo. How would you describe each couple?

May. 23, 2024
by JHSiess

How would you describe Sally's public and private selves? How about Noah's? When do you think they switch from using their public to private selves?

May. 23, 2024
by JHSiess

How do you feel about authors using social media, email, texts in place of traditional dialogue between characters? Is this an effective strategy or just a trend?

May. 23, 2024
by JHSiess

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Romantic Comedy

Discuss Romantic Comedy by Curtis Sittenfeld

Sally is both extremely confident and extremely insecure. How do you think these facts can both be true?

Overall, what do you think of Romantic Comedy (no spoilers)

What are some of the challenges you saw Sally face as a comedy writer in a male-dominated industry? Have you run across similar challenges in your own career?

What defense mechanisms does Sally use to protect herself? How do they help or hinder her relationship with Noah, in your opinion?

What kind of reader would you recommend Romantic Comedy to?

Why do you feel email was such an effective tool in Noah and Sally’s reconnecting?

How might this novel have been different if Sally were a cast member on TNO, not just a writer?

How might your relationship be affected if it was playing out in front of the paparazzi?

What advice would you offer Sally to move beyond her fear of being hurt in a close relationship?

How does the political and cultural discussion inserted in the middle of the novel affect the overall narrative? Do you think it was necessary to the story?

Who do you believe was taking the bigger risks in the relationship, Noah or Sally?

How do you believe Sally is able to avoid buying into the culture she's helped create around celebrities?

Danny tells Sally that the Danny Horst Rule matters only if it matters to Sally and Noah themselves. Did you agree? How does this realization help Sally?

Why do you think there is so much focus on women’s appearances? Do you feel pressured to look a certain way?

Why do you think Sally finds it so hard to believe that Noah might actually like her? Did you find it hard to believe?

How would you characterize Sally's relationship with The Night Owls? Why do you think it's so hard for her to conceive of leaving?

What did you think of the ending of the book?

Where have you seen the Danny Horst Rule play out in real life? What's your opinion of it? Have you seen the reverse happen?

Discuss the different romantic relationships in the book, from Sally and Noah to Annabel and Danny to Viv and Dr. Theo. How would you describe each couple?

How would you describe Sally's public and private selves? How about Noah's? When do you think they switch from using their public to private selves?

How do you feel about authors using social media, email, texts in place of traditional dialogue between characters? Is this an effective strategy or just a trend?

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