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Curtis Sittenfeld is the author of the word-of-mouth bestseller American Wife. Her first novel, Prep, was a New York Times bestseller and was shortlisted for the Orange Prize. Her second novel was The Man of My Dreams . She is a graduate of Stanford University and the Iowa Writers' Workshop.
Razor-sharp... Sittenfeld's prose, which has that elusive ability to seduce you without you ever noticing The writing, is a joy to read, and her characters a joy to spend time with * Time Out * Funny and painfully true... Closing it for the last time, you feel like you're losing a new best friend * Marie Claire * Delightful... Entertaining and thought-provoking... Sittenfeld's cut-glass prose and razor-sharp observations take her work to another level * Observer * Good-humoured, deeply engaging... Brilliant... Gratifying and elucidating * Guardian * Sittenfeld is a clever and refreshing writer... Likeable and compelling... Witty and astute... The result is impressive but most of all enjoyable * The Sunday Times *
