Review #1
I love Curtis Sittenfeld’s writing style. Her short stories are always compelling, often surprising, and linger with you long after you’ve finished them. The way she describes interpersonal interactions always rings completely true, often highlighting uncomfortable realities along the way.
Of the three stories in this compact collection, “White Women LOL” was the stand-out. A story about racism, white fragility and a lost dog, it packs a punch.
The second story in the collection, “Creative Differences”, didn’t have the sense of potency or urgency of the first, and was less memorable. The collection finishes with the bittersweet “Show Don’t Tell,” which has shades of Sittenfeld’s first novel, Prep. The book also includes an interview with Sittenfeld on why she enjoys writing short stories, which makes for an interesting coda
Review #2
I rarely read short stories so this was a refreshing break from what I usually read. I was not disappointed. Sittenfeld’s writing is really punchy and effective- using a short story format meant that every part of the book felt like a well-articulated little window into the lives of the protagonists.
Review #3
Great short stories, each one very different, each one a complete literary experience. A good example of how much power a short story can contain.
In an interview at the end Curtis says she is a long time fan of Alice Munro and you can see the influence.
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