I have had Jonathan Frazen on my TBR (To be read) for a long time. So, when I saw John’s review of the short story, Two’s Company, I knew I had to read it. Though not all authors have the special talent to write a good short story, I find they can be a good introduction to “new to me” authors.
Paul and Pam are a successful comedy writing couple who have won Emmys. They are known as a very loving couple and have even been profiled in magazines as such.
They are hired to write a romantic comedy movie. As they work on the movie script together, their true colors start to unfold. It turns out they aren’t the romantic and loving couple everybody has pegged them as.
This story seems to be a kind of spoof on the Three Company’s writers from the 70’s. Remember that show? Yeah, I wish I didn’t remember it either. In fact, I’m gagging right now, thinking of it. LOL! The ending of this story could of been better however, I agree with John, it’s a fun story. I hope to read more Franzen soon.
You can read Two’s Company at The New Yorker.
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