A fascinating look into the lives of the diverse group of people who live in Greenwich Village on Bank Street, this book is full of delightful memories about the author’s former neighbors and friends. I must commend Ms. Florio for her excellent memory as she was born on Bank Street in 1955 and remembers a lot! She spent most of her life there and recounts numerous tales about her bohemian upbringing and bumping elbow with theater performers, artists, rock stars, actors, television stars, and the everyday man.
As captivating as some of these stories were, I felt some of them dragged a bit. The book would have worked better if it had followed a chronological order instead of hopping back and forth, confusing me. It didn’t flow well, and I found myself skimming some pages.
There were also some very moving storylines, such as many of her friends' deaths in the 1980s due to AIDS. Her stirring epilogue was also touching as she looks forward to all the new life in the neighborhood. I think this book will appeal to many audiences, especially those who have lived there and know it. My thanks to Bookish First and the publisher for the opportunity to read this e-book in exchange for my honest review. I gave it three stars.
As captivating as some of these stories were, I felt some of them dragged a bit. The book would have worked better if it had followed a chronological order instead of hopping back and forth, confusing me. It didn’t flow well, and I found myself skimming some pages.
There were also some very moving storylines, such as many of her friends' deaths in the 1980s due to AIDS. Her stirring epilogue was also touching as she looks forward to all the new life in the neighborhood. I think this book will appeal to many audiences, especially those who have lived there and know it. My thanks to Bookish First and the publisher for the opportunity to read this e-book in exchange for my honest review. I gave it three stars.