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A review by tanemariacris
City of Night by John Rechy
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.