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3.24 AVERAGE
3.24 AVERAGE
Some unpleasant prejudices on display here and has far, far too much interest in rich people's decorating opinions. Also, stop making a fuss over the special character of the UWS. Speaking as one of them, it's embarrassing.
adventurous
emotional
funny
informative
slow-paced
I now want to visit NYC. A feeling I’ve never felt before. But I do love grand, old buildings, particularly ones that have a spook history.
I'm a bit obsessed with NYC and this book fits wonderfully into that obsession. I'd love to see an updated version. Full review to come.
Enjoyed it...would like to see it brought up to date
For some reason, I thought this book was more recently written. I found it jarring to be reading about The Lennons in present tense (and in not in a particularly good light; the general opinion of laziness a/o a promising life wasted), but enjoyed reading about the social divisions and attitudes of the well to do of New York City.
For some reason, I thought this book was more recently written. I found it jarring to be reading about The Lennons in present tense (and in not in a particularly good light; the general opinion of laziness a/o a promising life wasted), but enjoyed reading about the social divisions and attitudes of the well to do of New York City.
Some fascinating information on The Dakota, colored (in an also-interesting way) by the author's biases and the fact that the book is some 35 years old, so perspectives that seem snooty and even racist today were probably just about right in 1980. Still, the early chapters (before the building went co-op) provide a charming glimpse into New York at the turn of the last century and the novel idea that the rich might enjoy living in 14-room apartments with one bathroom.
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slow-paced
“Life at the Dakota” is a brief history of the Dakota Apartments in New York City - on the decidedly less-fashionable West Side of Central Park. Built during the Guilded Age, it became home to many members of the “New Money” set as well as actors (like Lauren Bacall) and musicians (like John Lennon.) It is an interesting read and will give you some insight into New York culture from 1880-1980.
informative
slow-paced
A surprisingly entertaining read! I thoroughly enjoyed this!