Secrets of the City: A Novel

by Anne Roiphe

Book Overview

"Secrets of the City" is celebrated author Anne Roiphe s brilliant novel about a big-city mayor and the struggles that shape the fortunes of his city, the life of his family, and the condition of his... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1400054303
• ISBN13: 9781400054305
• Release Date: October 2004
• Publisher: Three Rivers Press
• Length: 320 Pages
• Weight: 0.50 lbs.
• Dimensions: 7.8" x 0.8" x 5.3"

Customer Reviews

Good, with a slight reservation

While it took me a little while to get into the book, I did find that enjoyed it quite a bit. I did have a small issue, though.I was not a fan of the abrupt changes from character to character. Each chapter had at least one, and it was very distracting to start. I was able to get used to it, but I don't know if it was an overall benefit to the book.I did like that the book kept the serialized form and didn't try to make larger chapters from the material. It kept the story moving and allowed for quick changes in story lines (in a way that wasn't disruptive).