Praise for Curtis Sittenfeld
"Sisterland"
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Novelists get called master storytellers all the time, but Sittenfeld really is one. "The Washington Post"
Psychologically vivid . . . "Sisterland" is a testament to [Sittenfeld s] growing depth and assurance as a writer. Michiko Kakutani, "The New York Times"
"American Wife"
A gripping epic of public and private lives . . . a gem. " Good Housekeeping "
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Terrific . . . an intelligent, big-hearted novel about a controversial political dynasty. "Entertainment Weekly"
"Prep"
"Prep" conveys the inner world of an entirely typical teenage girl with remarkable warmth. . . . One of the most tender and accurate portraits of adolescence in recent memory. " San Francisco Chronicle"
Hilarious . . . a richly textured narrative. " The New Yorker"
"The Man of My Dreams"
[Sittenfeld] writes with humor, intelligence, insight and heart. She s also as good at sharp social satire as she is at tender mercies. " The Boston Globe"
Pure, elegant prose; true, perfect dialogue; and emotion so searing it might just leave a scar. " The Miami Herald""
Praise for Curtis Sittenfeld and "Eligible"
If there exists a more perfect pairing than Curtis Sittenfeld and Jane Austen, we dare you to find it. . . . Sittenfeld makes an already irresistible story even more beguiling and charming. "Elle"
Sittenfeld is an obvious choice to re-create Jane Austen s comedy of manners. [She] is a master at dissecting social norms to reveal the truths of human nature underneath. " The Millions"
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A delightful romp for not only Austen devotees but also lovers of romantic comedies and sly satire, as well . . . Bestselling Sittenfeld plus Jane Austen? What more could mainstream fiction readers ask for? "Booklist" (starred review)
Sittenfeld adeptly updates and channels Austen s narrative voice the book is full of smart observations on gender and money. . . . A clever retelling of an old-fashioned favorite. " Publishers Weekly"
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Novelists get called master storytellers all the time, but Sittenfeld really is one. " The Washington Post"
Sittenfeld is popular but intellectual, accessible but mysterious and, above all a perspective chameleon with an uncanny ability to enter the minds of callow prep school outcasts and devotedly compromising first ladies alike. NPR s "All Things Considered"
[Sittenfeld] is a master of dramatic irony, creating fully realized social worlds before laying waste to her heroines understanding of them. . . . Her prose [is] a rich delight. " The Boston Globe""
Even the most ardent Austenite will soon find herself seduced.
O: The Oprah Magazine Blissful . . . [Curtis] Sittenfeld modernizes the classic in such a stylish, witty way you d guess even Jane Austen would be pleased.
People (book of the week) [A] sparkling, fresh contemporary retelling.
Entertainment Weekly
[Sittenfeld] is the ideal modern-day reinterpreter. Her special skill lies not just in her clear, clean writing, but in her general amusement about the world, her arch, pithy, dropped-mike observations about behavior, character and motivation. She can spot hypocrisy, cant, self-contradiction and absurdity ten miles away. She s the one you want to leave the party with, so she can explain what really happened. . . . Not since
Clueless, which transported
Emma to Beverly Hills, has Austen been so delightedly interpreted. . . . Sittenfeld writes so well her sentences are so good and her story so satisfying. . . . As a reader, let me just say: Three cheers for Curtis Sittenfeld and her astute, sharp and ebullient anthropological interest in the human condition.
Sarah Lyall, The New York Times Book Review Bold and brilliant.
Glamour A clever, uproarious evolution of Austen s story.
The Denver Post If there exists a more perfect pairing than Curtis Sittenfeld and Jane Austen, we dare you to find it. . . . Sittenfeld makes an already irresistible story even more beguiling and charming.
Elle A playful, wickedly smart retelling of Jane Austen s
Pride and Prejudice.
BuzzFeed Sittenfeld is an obvious choice to re-create Jane Austen s comedy of manners. [She] is a master at dissecting social norms to reveal the truths of human nature underneath.
The Millions
A hugely entertaining and surprisingly unpredictable book, bursting with wit and charm.
The Irish Times A delightful romp for not only Austen devotees but also lovers of romantic comedies and sly satire, as well . . . Bestselling Sittenfeld plus Jane Austen? What more could mainstream fiction readers ask for?
Booklist (starred review) Endlessly amusing . . . Her take on Austen s iconic characters is skillful, her pacing excellent, and her dialog highly entertaining. . . . Austen fans will adore this new offering, a wonderful addition to the genre.
Library Journal An unputdownable retelling of the beloved classic.
PopSugar Sittenfeld adeptly updates and channels Austen s narrative voice the book is full of smart observations on gender and money. . . . A clever retelling of an old-fashioned favorite.
Publishers Weekly The modernization of this classic story allows for a greater and more humorous range of incompetency and quirks; for example, Mrs. Bennet now has Valium and online shopping to distract her from constant anxiety. These familiar characters must deal with issues far beyond class and the all-important institution of marriage; everything from sexuality to racism to eating disorders and single parenthood factor in. And it s all written in a giddily charming blend of nineteenth-century novel meets twenty-first-century casual swearing. . . . Delight in this tale for its hilarious and endearing family drama.
Kirkus Reviews"
"Even the most ardent Austenite will soon find herself seduced."
--O: The Oprah Magazine "Blissful . . . [Curtis] Sittenfeld modernizes the classic in such a stylish, witty way you'd guess even Jane Austen would be pleased."
--People (book of the week) "[A] sparkling, fresh contemporary retelling."
--Entertainment Weekly
"[Sittenfeld] is the ideal modern-day reinterpreter. Her special skill lies not just in her clear, clean writing, but in her general amusement about the world, her arch, pithy, dropped-mike observations about behavior, character and motivation. She can spot hypocrisy, cant, self-contradiction and absurdity ten miles away. She's the one you want to leave the party with, so she can explain what really happened. . . . Not since
Clueless, which transported
Emma to Beverly Hills, has Austen been so delightedly interpreted. . . . Sittenfeld writes so well--her sentences are so good and her story so satisfying. . . . As a reader, let me just say: Three cheers for Curtis Sittenfeld and her astute, sharp and ebullient anthropological interest in the human condition."
--Sarah Lyall, The New York Times Book Review "Bold and brilliant."
--Glamour "A clever, uproarious evolution of Austen's story."
--The Denver Post "If there exists a more perfect pairing than Curtis Sittenfeld and Jane Austen, we dare you to find it. . . . Sittenfeld makes an already irresistible story even more beguiling and charming."
--Elle "A playful, wickedly smart retelling of Jane Austen's
Pride and Prejudice."
--BuzzFeed "Sittenfeld is an obvious choice to re-create Jane Austen's comedy of manners. [She] is a master at dissecting social norms to reveal the truths of human nature underneath."
--The Millions
"A hugely entertaining and surprisingly unpredictable book, bursting with wit and charm."
--The Irish Times "A delightful romp for not only Austen devotees but also lovers of romantic comedies and sly satire, as well . . . Bestselling Sittenfeld plus Jane Austen? What more could mainstream fiction readers ask for?"
--Booklist (starred review) "Endlessly amusing . . . Her take on Austen's iconic characters is skillful, her pacing excellent, and her dialog highly entertaining. . . . Austen fans will adore this new offering, a wonderful addition to the genre."
--Library Journal "An unputdownable retelling of the beloved classic."
--PopSugar "Sittenfeld adeptly updates and channels Austen's narrative voice--the book is full of smart observations on gender and money. . . . A clever retelling of an old-fashioned favorite."
--Publishers Weekly "The modernization of this classic story allows for a greater and more humorous range of incompetency and quirks; for example, Mrs. Bennet now has Valium and online shopping to distract her from constant anxiety. These familiar characters must deal with issues far beyond class and the all-important institution of marriage; everything from sexuality to racism to eating disorders and single parenthood factor in. And it's all written in a giddily charming blend of nineteenth-century novel-meets-twenty-first-century casual swearing. . . . Delight in this tale for its hilarious and endearing family drama."
--Kirkus Reviews