A review by serendipitysbooks
Morningside Heights by Cheryl Mendelson

emotional reflective medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

 Morningside Heights is a portrait of that part of New York City in the late 1990s. The focus is very much on the Braithwaite family, who are being forced out due to gentrification and rising costs, as well as a small group of their friends. I enjoyed much of the read, especially the interpersonal dynamics, but was irked by the way Annie in particular contributed to their woes due to a sense of entitlement and refusing to face financial reality. The ending felt like a bit of a let down - very easy to predict and unrealistic. How likely is anyone to receive a large, unexpected inheritance?