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Curtis SittenfeldA modern alternative to SparkNotes and CliffsNotes, SuperSummary offers high-quality Study Guides with detailed chapter summaries and analysis of major themes, characters, and more.
In what way does Sittenfeld both celebrate and subvert tropes of the romantic-comedy genre? What theme or message do these tropes help Sittenfeld develop? Cite an example from the book to support your argument.
Sally often compares her power and talent as a writer to the power Viv and Henrietta wield on the show as onstage talents. How might Sally’s character arc change if she were an actor on the show rather than a writer behind the scenes?
Do you agree with Sally’s “Danny Horst Rule?” Explain your reasoning.
By Curtis Sittenfeld