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Jane Metcalf
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Curtis Sittenfeld:
I am a HUGE fan of your writing! My question: the protagonist in each of your novels struggles with powerlessness in one or more heterosexual relationships, and each also has a more confident and/ or unconventional foil who has a lesbian relationship and seems to avoid these struggles. Do you think power imbalances are less acute in same-sex relationships than in heterosexual ones?
Curtis Sittenfeld
This is a fascinating question that I've never consciously considered. I actually think that asking a writer about her own work in terms of its themes is a bit like asking someone to describe her own personality--she is the least credible source. So I will leave it to others to try to answer this, though I will continue to think about it.
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Lauren Grahame
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Curtis Sittenfeld:
I came across Prep by chance and absolutely loved it. I've read everything of yours since. As a teacher who is always looking for great authors and books to recommend to students, have you ever thought about writing any middle grade or young adult lit? (By the way, I have recommended your books to my students' moms!)
A Goodreads user
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Curtis Sittenfeld:
How old were you when you first read Pride and Prejudice? What impact did it have on you then, and how has your understanding or appreciation of it changed since then?
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Curtis Sittenfeld:
Hi Curtis! If you had a daughter, would you send her to boarding school? PS Love you longtime
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Feb 18, 2025 03:51AM · flag