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A review by bioteacherbooknerd
Comedic Timing: A Modern Romance by Upasna Barath
emotional
funny
hopeful
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
So I went into this book not knowing what to expect. I had read the blurb but was excited to see how this story unfolded. I ended up getting so sucked into this that I finished most of it in one sitting and only stopped to go to bed at 1am, only to finish the last 40 pages the next day. I really loved how this story is able to say a lot without having to make big, complicated plot points to get to the root of the emotion you are looking for. On the surface this seems like a fairly simple story but the themes it addresses about identity, self growth and love are so well done. I cannot get enough of Naina. She is such a great character because she has real flaws, but she also is working on herself, and is developing the ability to be more self aware, which I love to see. I also love how communication is at the forefront of this, and seeing both characters learning how to best communicate with each other felt so realistic. I could go on and on about this book. I truly loved reading it.