A review by spygrl1
Kissing in Manhattan by David Schickler

3.0

Kissing is a collection of intertwined stories, sort of a proto-novel. And it has a couple of stories that I really like: "The Smoker," about an unexpected, unconventional romance, and "Jacob's Bath," also about an unconventional romance, really, and about the enduring bond between a husband and wife. The stories are all linked by the Preemption apartment building, which seems to cater exclusively to eccentrics. Later stories are also linked by an improbable, and I'd say unbelievable, love triangle. This is where I stop really liking the book, although I still enjoy Shickler's writing style and quirky grace notes.