inhio's review
Interesting portrayal of queer sex workers in the 60s. However, the story felt repetitive and I did not enjoyed the writing or plot structure.
jendiz71's review against another edition
If I could give this a zero rating I would like just noooooo
emmi011's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
informative
sad
slow-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
3.0
it's a book from the 60s so the language is bit yikes. the book also isn't very fond of femininity.
afroheaux's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
reflective
sad
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Content Warnings
Moderate: Addiction, Animal cruelty, Pedophilia, Hate crime, Antisemitism, and Body shaming
thepackham's review against another edition
dark
emotional
funny
reflective
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
aja_'s review against another edition
5.0
It's responsible for the entire counter culture movement in America. City of Night is dazzling; never have I read 400 pages so quickly.
itssthestars's review against another edition
challenging
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
reminds me a lot of the things they carried by tim o'brien. it's a very long read, but if you like the winding kind of story i think its worth it.
anna1882's review against another edition
3.75
But it doesn’t have to be like that. No rockets. Just the absence of loneliness. That’s love enough.
tanemariacris's review against another edition
John Rechy has one of the most beautiful and unique writing styles that I've ever encountered and that acutely supports the story, absorbing the reader into the protagonist's world rendered through a blend of epic journey and quiet introspection. To quote the author himself, the feelings I have for this book can be summarized as :) .
Reading City of Night while listening to Lou Reed and David Bowie is a whole experience and one that I've found extremely rewarding and revealing in many ways. Not only a snapshot of the 60s underground-scene, but also a timeless look at a consciousness in conflict with itself, this is definitely a backbone of 20st century American literature.
Reading City of Night while listening to Lou Reed and David Bowie is a whole experience and one that I've found extremely rewarding and revealing in many ways. Not only a snapshot of the 60s underground-scene, but also a timeless look at a consciousness in conflict with itself, this is definitely a backbone of 20st century American literature.