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chuckri's review against another edition
informative
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.25
betseyboo's review against another edition
5.0
If you like Ken Follett books, you will appreciate this book. Although a long read at around 840 pages, this story takes you for a great experience through the history of New York City and its inhabitants.
redheadorganist's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
informative
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.5
Graphic: Antisemitism, Colonisation, Infidelity, Classism, Misogyny, Death, Fire/Fire injury, Injury/Injury detail, and Racism
Moderate: Slavery, Pregnancy, Alcohol, Gore, Child death, Death of parent, and Sexual content
Minor: Suicidal thoughts, Medical content, Animal death, Cancer, Murder, Abortion, Addiction, Alcoholism, Drug use, Homophobia, War, and Terminal illness
sarahlreadseverything's review against another edition
4.0
Honestly I didn't find "New York" as enjoyable as many of Rutherfurd's other novels. The story seemed rather more forced and lacked the intricacies of intertwining generations that is present in "The New Forest" or "London." Instead there was only one family - The Dutch/English Masters - that made appearences through a majority of the book, with other families present for two generations at most. Was also somewhat surprised by the lack of American Indian characters or influence, the novel starting well into European settlement. Many of Rutherfurd's other novels begin much earlier than permanent settlement and Indian settlements did exist in the New York area. Major African American characters also only appeared through the generations of slavery and disappear from the novel thereafter - it would have been interesting to see that story continue as well as/instead of the domination of the merchant-banker 'old money' family.
amandamillerkelley's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
informative
reflective
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.5
jrjohnson1408's review against another edition
informative
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Graphic: Violence, Classism, Fire/Fire injury, Racism, and Slavery
russellcw's review against another edition
adventurous
informative
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.75
jmronbeck's review against another edition
emotional
informative
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
julieffisher's review against another edition
emotional
funny
informative
inspiring
reflective
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0