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"Funny You Should Ask": A Novel of Love, Loss, and the Search for Meaning

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Elissa Sussman's novel, Funny You Should Ask, is a poignant and often funny exploration of the complex and often contradictory nature of human relationships. The novel follows the story of Lucy Bloom, a young woman who is trying to come to terms with the death of her mother and the recent loss of her job.

Funny You Should Ask: A Novel

by Elissa Sussman

4.2 out of 5

Language	:	English
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Print length	:	330 pages

Lucy is struggling to find her place in the world, and she is often filled with doubt and uncertainty. However, she also has a strong sense of humor, and she is able to laugh at herself and her situation.

The novel opens with Lucy sitting in a coffee shop, trying to write a eulogy for her mother. She is struggling to find the right words to express her feelings, and she keeps getting interrupted by her thoughts. She thinks about her mother's life, her own life, and the relationship between the two.

Lucy's mother was a successful businesswoman who always seemed to have everything under control. Lucy, on the other hand, is a struggling writer who is constantly second-guessing herself. She feels like she is always living in her mother's shadow, and she is afraid that she will never be able to measure up.

The loss of her mother has left Lucy feeling lost and alone. She is not sure what to do with her life, and she is afraid of making the wrong choices. She turns to her friends for support, but they are all busy with their own lives. She tries to find solace in her work, but she is struggling to find inspiration.

One day, Lucy meets a man named David at a party. David is a successful businessman who is also struggling to find meaning in his life. The two of them strike up a conversation, and they quickly realize that they have a lot in common. They both feel like they are outsiders, and they both have a sense of humor about their own lives.

Lucy and David start spending more and more time together. They go to movies, they go to dinner, and they talk for hours on end. Lucy starts to feel like she is finally finding someone who understands her. She starts to feel like she is finally finding her place in the world.

However, Lucy's newfound happiness is short-lived. David is married, and he is not willing to leave his wife for her. Lucy is heartbroken, but she knows that she cannot be with David. She has to let him go.

Lucy is once again left feeling lost and alone. She has lost her mother, she has lost her job, and she has lost the man she loves. She feels like she has nothing left.

But then, something happens. Lucy starts to realize that she is not alone. She has her friends, she has her family, and she has herself. She starts to realize that she is strong, and she is capable of anything she sets her mind to.

Lucy starts to rebuild her life. She starts a new job, she starts writing again, and she starts spending more time with her friends and family. She starts to find joy in the simple things in life.

Funny You Should Ask is a poignant and often funny novel about the human condition. It is a story about love, loss, and the search for meaning. It is a story about how we can overcome adversity and find happiness even in the darkest of times.

About the Author

Elissa Sussman is the author of several novels, including Funny You Should Ask, The Rules of Maybe, and A Good Normal Life. She has also written for television and film. Sussman's work has been praised for its humor, insight, and emotional depth.

Reviews

"Funny You Should Ask is a beautifully written and deeply moving novel about love, loss, and the search for meaning. Elissa Sussman has a gift for creating characters that are both relatable and unforgettable. I highly recommend this novel." - Jodi Picoult, #1 New York Times bestselling author

"Funny You Should Ask is a funny, poignant, and ultimately hopeful novel about the human condition. Elissa Sussman has a unique voice that is both wise and compassionate. I loved this book." - Emily Giffin, New York Times bestselling author

"Funny You Should Ask is a must-read for anyone who has ever loved, lost, or searched for meaning in their own lives. Elissa Sussman has written a powerful and moving novel that will stay with you long after you finish reading it." - People

Funny You Should Ask: A Novel

by Elissa Sussman

4.2 out of 5