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.

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.

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

Elissa Sussman

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Part 1: “Friday, Part 1, Section 1: “Then” - Part 1, Section 2: “Friday: Now”

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Part 2: “Saturday” - Part 2, Section 2: “Now”

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Part 3: “Sunday” - Part 3, Section 2: “Now”

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Part 4: “Monday” - Part 4, Section 2: “Now”

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