Book description
Nathaniel Piven is a rising star in Brooklyn's literary scene. After several lean, striving years and an early life as a class-A nerd, he now (to his surprise) has a lucrative book deal, his pick of plum magazine assignments, and the attentions of many desirable women: Juliet, the hotshot business…
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There’s so much to like about this book, whether it’s the quality of writing, entertaining narrative, or intriguing character study.
But for me, the most memorable aspect was that it brought an entirely new appreciation for the beauty of cross-gender narratives. Specifically, the uniqueness such endeavors offer through the introspection they invite.
Whether it’s on a conscious or subconscious basis, you’re encouraged to evaluate the voice on a deeper level than you otherwise would—its accuracy, its sincerity, and so on. And in doing so, you inevitably draw on your own experiences and perhaps become aware of your own biases or…
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