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A dazzling, smart and razor-sharp story collection by Curtis Sittenfeld, Sunday Times bestselling author of Rodham and American Wife.
The theme that unites these stories is how even the cleverest people tend to misread others, and how much we all deceive ourselves.
Sharp and tender, funny and wise, they show Sittenfeld's knack for creating real, believable characters that spring off the page, while also skewering contemporary mores with brilliant dry wit.
A note on book covers: while we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.
Smart, witty stories about self-deception and misunderstandings.
Who is this book for?
If you enjoy stories that combine clever humor with perceptive insights into human nature, you'll find Curtis Sittenfeld's collection engaging. Her characters are so authentic and relatable, and the stories are filled with sharp wit that makes you think about how often we deceive ourselves. It's a book that will make you laugh and reflect at the same time.
