Reviews

Weird New York by Chris Gethard, Mark Sceurman, Mark Moran

uncle_remus's review

4.0

This book contains lots of interesting tidbits of the weirder side of New York. Yet for each story in this book, there is is at least two more that were missed. Perhaps a sequel or two are needed. Weirder New York? More Weird New York?

The writing is not overly spectacular, but that is not the agenda for this book. As such, it mostly delivers on its premise.

darkandbookish's review

4.0

I thought the stories in this book were great, and really, really entertaining. But, when I bought it, I had hoped it would be more about places I could actually visit. Unfortunately, it was mostly ghost stories and myths that didn't seem to come from very credible sources. (By this I mean they seemed like random accounts from one or two people, not well known legends.)

I did enjoy the book, though, and I am glad I have it. I was especially excited to see Magic Forest and The House of Frankenstein Wax Museum up in Lake George in the book, two places I visit almost every trip up there.

I recommend this book to everyone who loves fun stories and myths, but not for the actual travel suggestions.