I loved Weike Wang‘s other books, and I might very well have loved this one but I‘ll never know because I couldn‘t get past the first 4 pages, where every character is introduced by giving their weight. Maybe her co-worker‘s “robust” 139 pounds will become a salient detail later, but I wont be reading to find out.
so-soOK stories about NYC people. Barkeepers, old people, runaways, and others. Mostly right after 9-11. Best for native New Yorkers probably.
so-soWhen Lu, a young photographer struggling to make ends meet,accidentally captures her neighbours' young son falling to his death, she is faced with a huge dilemma...
pickAbsolutely fabulous audio narration by the actor playing Anita. And the dual timelines stories are well done too. Highly recommended.
pickThis was such a fun romance set in NYC!
This was my first book by Alex Aster, so going into it I had no set expectations. I was pleasantly impressed!
Immediately, I was drawn in by the author‘s writing style. It was easy, effortless, and genuinely funny.
As for the two main characters, Elle and Parker, I liked Parker way more than I liked Elle.
Full review: https://oddandbookish.wordpress.com/2025/03/26/review-summer-in-the-city/
Starting a book found at a thrift store. Looks interesting to me about New Yotk City life.
pickA novel reflecting on teenage years of two adults who grew up in NYC. Sometimes funny and other times sad, the kids while attending a Quaker School are trying to decide who they are sexually. The imagination runs a bit wild. No matter where you identify yourself sexually, or where you grew up, this novel had me recalling my memories during my teenage years. I gave this a solid 4.5/5⭐️
I loved the back and forth perspective/years. And the plot! Well done!
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