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Insomniac City: New York, Oliver, and Me
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Insomniac City...such tender, moving, heartwarming/heartbreaking, intelligent writing everything is beautifully observed in this reflective piece of prose a form of ode, a love letter to New York, to a one of a kind love. His NY observations are so insightful so carefully and tenderly described you can't help fall for it yourself. How he talks about O how considered his thoughts are, it is so intricately shared here. Love is so personal, it has no boundaries, it's delicate it's destructive it's all the little things that make you love a person. Nobody's perfect but we should try to find the perfect in everyone. This will break your heart while equally restoring it. If you aren't already in love with New York and of love itself you will be after this!
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February 10, 2017
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Jul 23, 2017 10:37PM
Lovely review, Vanessa! I have added it even though I have never been to New York. :)
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Thank you Jaline! It makes me want to revisit. Been many years since my last visit (1995!!) but it doesn't leave you. I love books about this wonderful, complex, vibrant city. I can never get enough...
Vanessa wrote: "Thank you Jaline! It makes me want to revisit. Been many years since my last visit (1995!!) but it doesn't leave you. I love books about this wonderful, complex, vibrant city. I can never get enough..."Me, too, Vanessa! It's a fascinating and vibrant city, for sure. One of my favorites was the book, "New York" by Edward Rutherfurd.
Nice review Vanessa! I have this on my list and I'm looking forward to it. I *love* New York and just reading about it. If you love New York and just reading about it check out this short book by E.B. White - This is New York. Yup, the Charlotte's Web author - but it's his wonderful love letter about New York City.
Very nice review, Vanessa! New York is one place that I haven't visited yet but really want to! :-)
Terrific review. A friend of mine read it and recommended it. I'm adding it to my list.
Thanks Jaline. I actually had that book on my TBR list already! But thanks for reminding me about it!
Thanks PorshaJo! Oh that triggers a memory, I recall somebody mentioning that book on a tv book program over here and saying it was wonderful. I need to find me a copy now!
Thanks Norma! I think with the abundancy of literature, TV and movies set there it can almost feel like you've been there even if you haven't. Gotta love books to help transport you places ;)
Thanks Dawn! It's fairly short so an easy one to squeeze in :)
I love New York, too, Vanessa, so I added this one! Great review!
Vanessa wrote: "Thanks Jaline. I actually had that book on my TBR list already! But thanks for reminding me about it!"You are welcome, Vanessa! It is not a short read - but I wished it had been even longer than it was! :)
Thank you Deanna :)
Exactly! Lovely review. Thank you.
Thanks Megan...sorry just saw this post.
