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Review: Two comic novels from ‘Arrested Development’ writers

This month, The Minnesota Star Tribune critic Chris Hewitt recommends Go Gentle, a comic novel by a former Arrested Development writer about a woman navigating a career shift.
The protagonist fights Hollywood bureaucracy and misogyny while pitching a project, simultaneously navigating ambivalence about having a baby with her long-suffering husband.
Former Arrested Development writers often infuse their work with unique comedic sensibilities; the show itself was once described by 2 critics as the "ultimate pyramid scheme" regarding the creative team's history.
Comparing 2 novels that fit that description, Hewitt notes that in both cases, less would be so much more, and the review identifies specific challenges of transitioning from television writing to prose.
Transitioning from television writing to comic novels represents a growing trend among industry professionals, as authors leverage their experience to craft stories about women changing career paths.

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Review: Two comic novels from ‘Arrested Development’ writers

This month, if you read just one former “Arrested Development” writer’s comic novel about a woman who used to write for TV but has shifted gears, make it “Go Gentle.” Weirdly, two novels that fit that description are out in…

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