Official Review: My Thirty Years In New York City

[Christina O Phillips]

It sounds interesting, but I'm with you: I usually read fiction and prefer the "show, don't tell" method. I read the sample and kept expecting more showing. Thank you for this review.

[Spirit Wandering]

Having worked in NYC in the 80's, I think this one would be a walk down memory lane for me. I will check it out further. Thanks for the review.

[CaitlynLynch]

I've only been to New York once, and I was 5 at the time so I don't recall the visit. However, this book really helps you to feel as though you are truly experiencing that beautiful, vibrant city.

[raeryn]

While this doesn't look like my cup of tea, the adventures the author goes on looks very interesting. I definitely enjoy a book with great writing style more, but this memoir seems intriguing. I'll give it a try.

[ktrae910]

Sounds interesting, but I dislike the writing style a lot. I couldn’t even get through the whole sample.

[crystalblessings]

An interesting read. I always get saddened seeing people off at the airport so I relate. New York has been one of the most famous places and definitely would wish to fly there with my little angel.

[bluegreenmarina]

I can see how this would appeal to theater lovers and fans of the city specifically, but with the writing style as you mentioned I don’t know that it would be enough for me to choose to read it.

[Asunmo Cecilia]

am not sure about seeing as I have never been or dreamed of New York city since it is a Biograph of the author it should be fun to see what he faces and his life in new york

[Emie Cuevas]

Sounds like an interesting autobiography. Though as I have never wanted to go to New York, and not interested in Broadway, I'm going to give this a miss. Thanks for the great review.

[Acwoolet]

I don’t typically like biographies, but this one sounds fun! Great review!

[ritah]

Great review, sounds like an interesting book.

[TIGER999]

Fun book for all you New Yorkers. Not into memoirs much, but the element of humor, exploration of Broadway & length of stay in NYC do sound interesting. Thanks for a fun review!

[sztjane]

A great and honest review. Sounds like you enjoyed reading it despite the difficult structure of the writing. I have been to New York and it is an amazing, big city. The story sounds interesting and funny, it just not my type of book.
Re: Official Review: My Thirty Years In New York City

[Kat Berg]

Actually, I find this book sounds interesting, to my surprise! I do like memoirs, if I have a sufficient reason to care about what the writer has to say, but I was not anticipating finding this book at all interesting, but Insomniac07, your review hooked me! I think it was the "giggle out loud" bit! I am a sucker for funny.

[CrescentMoon]

It would be interesting to read someone's perspective about NYC for so long and the changes over the years. It's a shame about how this seems to be more telling than showing, that is a pet peeve of mine when books do that. I'm glad overall you enjoyed it. Great review!