by Colum McCann
Rating: 4.50 (1 ratings)
First published 2010
In the shadow of the Twin Towers, a diverse cast of New Yorkers grapple with grief, redemption, and the fragile bonds of community. A young artist witnesses a hit-and-run, a prostitute battles to support her family, and a group of mothers mourn their Vietnam-fallen sons. Amidst the turmoil, a daring tightrope walker dances between the towers, a captivating metaphor for the precarious existence of the city's residents. McCann's masterful, intersecting narratives reveal the resilience and shared humanity that can emerge from even the darkest of circumstances.
Genres: fiction, drama, literary-fiction, contemporary
Vibes: emotional-atmospheric, intimate, thought-provoking
Tropes: found-family, resilience
Setting: New York (State), New York (N.Y.), New York
575 pages · Library Binding · Center Point Pub
Content warnings: death