A review by fadeintodawn
Downtown: My Manhattan by Pete Hamill

4.0

I read this book for a class, but would have enjoyed reading it in any circumstances. Hamill takes the reader on a walk through New York City, breaking up his chapters by neighborhoods or areas. This casual approach makes the big city feel comfortable and manageable. His personal stories, interwoven with the history and the development of each neighborhood, make for informative and compelling reading.