Funny You Should Ask
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Book Brief
352
Novel • Fiction
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Romance•
Realistic FictionLos Angeles, California • Contemporary
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The Past•
Fame2022
Dell
Adult
18+ years
Super Short Summary
Funny You Should Ask by Elissa Sussman follows journalist Chani Horowitz and Hollywood actor Gabe Parker as they reconnect ten years after her profile on him launched her career and his fame as a James Bond actor. Alternating between past and present, and featuring fictional news clippings, the novel explores their evolving relationship and deeper connection during a weekend-long interview redo. The story touches on themes of addiction and recovery.
Humorous
Romantic
Playful
Emotional
Reviews & Readership
158,098 ratings
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Mixed feelings
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Review Roundup
Elissa Sussman's novel Funny You Should Ask has garnered praise for its witty writing and engaging story. Readers appreciate the humorous and relatable characters, yet some critique the pacing as uneven and the plot as somewhat predictable. Overall, the book is well-received for its charm and cleverness, despite minor drawbacks.
Who Should Read Funny You Should Ask?
Fans of Funny You Should Ask by Elissa Sussman will likely enjoy engaging, romantic comedies with strong, relatable female protagonists. Readers of Emily Henry’s Beach Read and Sophie Kinsella’s Confessions of a Shopaholic series will find similar wit, charm, and emotional depth in Sussman’s work.
158,098 ratings
Loved it
Mixed feelings
Not a fan
Chani’s love interest, Gabe is an actor from Montana who is described as handsome and energetic, with a deep commitment to his family and personal challenges with public perception and personal struggles.
A British actor with a debonair presence, Oliver serves as a foil to Gabe by embracing his identity in the public eye and rejecting roles that require him to hide who he is.
Chani’s boyfriend-turned-husband, Jeremy is an ambitious novelist whose pretentious attitude and insecurity about his literary career affect his relationship with Chani.
352
Novel • Fiction
•
Romance•
Realistic FictionLos Angeles, California • Contemporary
•
The Past•
Fame2022
Dell
Adult
18+ years
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