I can’t find any information on if Zimmerman gave Sussman permission for this book. Again' is another collection of intriguing answers, inspired by their weekly 'Why Workshop' on Zoe Ball's Radio 2 Breakfast Show, where listeners get a chance to put an extraordinary range of questions to the QI Elves. stop reading this review and go directly to your favorite bookstore to buy this book. Their latest release 'Funny You Should Ask. If this story sounds interesting to you, save your time and read the original GQ story, or hop on AO3 for some Chris Evans fan fiction. This week were reading Funny You Should Ask by Elissa Sussman. It picked back up towards the end though.Īlcoholism, addiction, death of a parent Character Authenticity: 4/5 Steam Rating: 1/5 Overall Rating: 3. Funny You Should Ask is loosely based off of that infamous GQ profile of Chris Evans by Edith Zimmerman in 2011. The 41-65% dragged for me-I just kinda stopped caring in this bit! I felt like so much was established in the first 40% that made the story move and then we stalled out. But I did love that this utilized one of my favorite tropes, Insta Attraction (much more believable/satisfying than Insta Love). Some things felt disconnected-There was a little disconnect for me in the established tone and then the ending. While her former MFA classmates are nabbing high-profile book deals, all she does. This had a much more emotional and realistic tone than most of the Romance I’ve read lately. Twenty-something writer Chani Horowitz is stuck. The Tone-While I love a RomCom, there’s something very satisfying about an emotional Romance.

When we meet Margaret, she’s back in New York City after a fun-packed summer spent at camp. It helps that the book’s heroine, 11-year-old Margaret, is played with endearing reserve and self-doubt by Abby Ryder Fortson.

I think it’s a really important angle to have in understanding Gabe and Chani. The result, thank goodness, is lovely: tender, funny, at points very moving, and full of precise and careful performances. The Structure-I loved how we went back and forth in time with the addition of the articles. The Premise-A writer and an actor, my two favorite professions to read about! I loved the different dynamics and there were so many quotes about acting that could really relate to.

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