A review by cjdawn236
Forever by Pete Hamill

5.0

I've been wanting to read this book ever since the tv show New Amsterdam a few years ago created a controversy about the similarities between the two. The concept for the show was exactly the same as the book, with a few differences in the details. However, the book gave more focus on the history than the show and was much more poetical at times. It was a great look at the rise of New York City and the last few chapters, taking place the second week of September, 2001 brought tears to my eyes. I also loved that the story began in Ireland and maintained that Irish connection throughout the story. This book was beautifully written and I really enjoyed it.