so this is a collection of short stories by julie orringer... very very very good (depressing, but so good)... i've decided i should start reading short stories more, i was on that flannery oconnor kick a few years back but after that i just headed back to novels... short stories are excellent for commuting, and it really impresses me how quickly i could become involved in each one... if you're looking for fast reading material mostly about the different experiences of about adolescent women, this would be an excellent choice!