SHOW DON'T TELL Stories

Fabulous narrator casting highlights layered human relationships in Curtis Sittenfeld's 12 short stories, which tackle human complexities. Emily Rankin's melodic lilt captures the youthful confusion of a college student in the titular story. Michael Crouch's edgy narration in "Creative Differences" exposes the corporate corruption of creativity. Nicole Lewis underscores hypocrisy and humor in "White Women LOL," with her portrayal of a society woman who is labeled a racist. George Newbern conveys rueful retrospection in "The Tomorrow Box," and in "Lost But Not Forgotten," the author's performance marries playful buoyancy with earnest contemplation. Seven narrators in total create a cohesive listening experience that amplifies the subtleties of relationships in Sittenfeld's resonant collection. M.F. Winner of AudioFile Earphones Award © AudioFile 2025, Portland, Maine [Published: FEBRUARY 2025]