Slaves of New York by Tama Janowitz

Slaves of New York

Tama Janowitz

278 pages first pub 1986 (editions)

fiction short stories reflective medium-paced
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A coterie of artists, prostitutes, saints, and seers are all aspiring towards fame and hoping for love and acceptance. Instead they find high rents, faithless partners, and dead-end careers. Offbeat, funny and bitingly satirical, "Slaves of New Yo...

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Community Reviews Summary of 55 reviews

Moods

funny 100%
dark 57%
emotional 28%
adventurous 14%
reflective 14%

Pace

medium 71%
fast 28%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 40% | A mix: 40% | Plot: 20%

Strong character development?

No: 42% | It's complicated: 28% | Yes: 28%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 57% | No: 28% | Yes: 14%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 66% | It's complicated: 16% | N/A: 16%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 100%

Average rating

3.45

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