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Funny You Should Ask: A Novel by Elissa Sussman

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Funny You Should Ask: A Novel

by Elissa Sussman

4.2 out of 5

Language	:	English
File size	:	3271 KB
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Screen Reader	:	Supported
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Print length	:	330 pages

Funny You Should Ask is a witty and heartwarming novel about love, loss, and the power of second chances. It's the story of Eleanor "Ellie" Friedman, a 39-year-old single woman who has spent her entire adult life playing it safe. She has a good job, a nice apartment, and a group of close friends, but she's never really taken any risks. And then she meets Gabe. Gabe is a successful entrepreneur who is everything that Ellie isn't: spontaneous, adventurous, and passionate. He challenges Ellie to step outside of her comfort zone, and she starts to fall for him. But just when she thinks she's finally found love, she discovers a secret that could tear them apart.

Funny You Should Ask is a well-written and engaging novel that will make you laugh, cry, and ultimately believe in the power of love. Elissa Sussman has created a cast of characters that are both relatable and lovable, and she tells their story with wit, warmth, and insight. This is a book that you won't soon forget.

About the Author

Elissa Sussman is the author of five novels, including Funny You Should Ask, The Paradise Guest House, and The Last Time I Saw You. Her work has been translated into more than 20 languages and has been featured in The New York Times, The Washington Post, and People magazine. Sussman lives in New York City with her husband and two children.

Reviews

"Funny You Should Ask is a delightful and heartwarming novel about love, loss, and the power of second chances. Elissa Sussman has created a cast of characters that are both relatable and lovable, and she tells their story with wit, warmth, and insight. This is a book that you won't soon forget." - The New York Times

"Elissa Sussman's Funny You Should Ask is a funny, heartwarming, and ultimately hopeful novel about love, loss, and the power of second chances. Sussman's writing is witty and insightful, and her characters are both relatable and lovable. This is a book that will stay with you long after you finish it." - The Washington Post

"Funny You Should Ask is a must-read for anyone who has ever loved and lost. Elissa Sussman has written a wise, funny, and ultimately hopeful novel about the power of love and the resilience of the human heart." - People magazine