Perhaps fiction has, for me, served a similar purpose--what is a narrative arc if not the imposition of order on disparate events?--and perhaps it is my avid reading that has been my faith all along.

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In "American Wife," Curtis Sittenfeld explores the role of fiction in making sense of life's chaotic events through narrative structure. The author suggests that storytelling imposes a sense of order on the randomness of experiences, akin to a quest for understanding and meaning.

Sittenfeld reflects on her passionate engagement with literature, interpreting her reading habits as a profound connection to her own beliefs. This suggests that fiction might not just be...

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