Curtis Sittenfeld's "novel Romantic Comedy" poses the question, can an average looking 30 something woman be loved for herself by a handsome rock star? The answer is - why is this a question that matters? Set in NYC just prior to the pandemic. Sally is an ordinary looking plain, Jane with a sharp, comic brain. She's is a writer for a SNL show and meets Noah, the rock star, when he's guest hosting. A friendly working rapport is struck when Sally helps Noah with the skits she's written that he'll be starring in for the show. Sally loves the zany, high pressure demands of the show. She's friends with the writers and female stars of the show. Her life seems ideal although there's not a special someone in life. Who could find the time with her schedule? Can it be possible the super hot recording artist, Noah, will show her he's interested in her? Could it possibly be real that Noah would feel attracted to an average looking woman when he's known for dating super models and A list stars? Reese picked this lame novel for her bookclub which is in keeping with her other slim pickings. The best part of the novel is the epistolary section where Noah and Sally communicate via emails during the Covid Pandemic. The old fashioned written communication allows us to know them individually and how they get to know one another. There are only likable characters and friendly banter throughout. However, unless you think people grovel to beautiful looking people, this isn't the novel for you.
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