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Modern Romance: An investigation is a research book written by American Actor and stand-up comedian, Aziz Ansari and American Sociologist and New York University Professor, Eric Klinenberg. The book provides research information from people in today's society of all ages. Predominantly the book discussed the change in romantic society that has occurred even in just the past decade or two. Ansari decision to compose this work only came about after having a bit of trouble in his own romantic life. Ansari and Klinenberg pull together randomized research groups and ask numerous questions to get a better understanding of what different individuals are currently going through or have gone through in their romantic life. One of the main points that is discussed in the book is the paradox of choice in relationships, the paradox is the idea that having more options in better when ultimately it seems having so many options actually makes it a lot harder to "settle" for anyone. People get this feeling that they can always find someone better than what they have in front of them.

Style/Genre

Modern Romance: An Investigation is written in a comical fashion. With Ansari's background as a stand-up comedian this is to be expected. Despite the comic relief within the research, Ansari is sure to cover important topics with the occasional comical bunny trail. Many research books will typically be a straight forward factual work, that's not necessarily the case with Ansari. The audience of the book is more likely the younger adult generation to middle aged adults, individuals who are or who have struggled to have a successful romantic life.