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This was my first short story collection! Sittenfeld’s writing is incredibly insightful, and brings characters to life in a way that feels really authentic. I enjoyed many of the storylines but felt like some of the endings were a bit too abrupt for my liking (yes, I know.. short stories... lol), but I can see why she’s so beloved and will definitely continue to read more of her work.

Thank you to Netgalley and Random House Publishing Group for the eARC of this book in exchange for my honest review.

tyreadsbooks's review

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lighthearted medium-paced

3.75

kreads717's review

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emotional hopeful reflective

Plot- or character-driven? Character
Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? It's complicated

4.0

Show Don’t Tell 4

The Marriage Clock 4.25

White Woman lol 4

The Richest Babysitter 5

Creative Differences 3.0

Follow Up 3.75

The Tomorrow Box 4

A for Alone 3.5

The Patron Saint of Middle Age 4.5

Giraffe and Flamingo 3.75

The Hug 4.25

Lost But Not Forgotten 5

kellymeows's review

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slow-paced

2.0

I've enjoyed other books by this offer but the short story collections always seem to fall short. I think it misses out on important world building and character development. Instead the stories feel stunted and rushed. I would not recommend this collection of stories.

Thanks to NetGalley for the ARC in exchange for my honest opinion!

holliemerrick's review

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5.0

I was very excited to receive an early copy of Show Don’t Tell by Curtis Sittenfeld. Show Don’t Tell is a collection of short stories that are both thought provoking and capture a snapshot of life.

While Sittenfeld is one of my favorites writers, I am usually a bit hesitant to pick up a collection of short stories. To no surprise, each story felt complete and captured the perfect snapshot of a a brief time in life. Both relatable and reflective. I was excited to read the final story Lost But Not Forgotten— a story about Lee, the main character from my first Curtis Sittenfeld book, Prep, which I read almost twenty years ago!

As always, I’ll be first in line to recommend anything Sittenfeld writes. Her novels (and short stories) stick with me. I look forward to what she writes next.

Thank you to NetGalley and Random House Publishing Group - Random House for an advanced copy of this book!

megabooks's review against another edition

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emotional lighthearted reflective medium-paced

3.75

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