Giraffe & Flamingo is a novella by Curtis Sittenfeld about memory and the limits of self-perception. This book follows Emily as she navigates a seemingly perfect life disrupted by a move to a new city.
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Book Blurb
Emily appears to have it all: professional success and a sweet family life. But when her promotion causes her family to relocate to a new city, the move unexpectedly stirs up unpleasant memories of Jack Olney, the handsome jock who bullied her during college.
As Emily sorts through her recollections and past humiliations, she decides to reach out to her old dorm mates. Do they remember her? Are they happy? And whatever happened to Jack?
With piercing emotional truth, Curtis Sittenfeld explores the indignities we can’t ever seem to shake—and the pitfalls of self-reflection.
About the Author
Curtis Sittenfeld is an American New York Times bestselling novelist and writer. She is the author of several acclaimed novels and her writing has been praised for its sharp wit, incisive social commentary, and deep empathy for her characters.
In addition to her novels, Sittenfeld has also written for a variety of publications, including The New York Times, The Atlantic, and Salon.
What to read next
If you enjoyed reading Giraffe & Flamingo I’d recommend reading Curtis Sittenfeld’s other novella, A Regular Couple. She also has two collections of short stories you might also enjoy.
Has Curtis Sittenfeld written any other books?
Curtis Sittenfeld has written several other novels and short stories. I have a complete list of her books on the link below if you’re interested in finding out more.
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