Truthtelling

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Schwartz's latest collection features inventive short stories centered around resilient New Yorkers facing unexpected twists in their lives. Characters grapple with peculiar circumstances, such as a man bewildered by his ex-wife's excuses for not returning his car and a store owner manipulated by an elderly neighbor. The narrative also revisits characters from her previous work, now confronting mid-life crises. Through her sharp prose and reflective insights on memory and life's complexities, Schwartz offers a unique perspective on navigating personal challenges.