A review by tazurrrnov
Kissing in Manhattan: Stories by David Schickler

4.0

My 4-star review of this is purely for how much I enjoyed it -- this is not a book without problems. In fact, for sheer enjoyment, I would give it a 5, but yes, as other reviewers have pointed out, the sexism is truly wild. It sure is a book by a man in 2001, that cannot be denied. But the writing is funny and scintillating, the characters are dynamic, and I had a wonderful time theorizing as to whether the Preemption represents purgatory or literal hell. Very satisfying to watch the narrative lines come together. Reading this was a thrill, but one with lots of eye-rolling throughout.