A review by poldy66
The New York Stories of Elizabeth Hardwick by Elizabeth Hardwick

challenging dark inspiring mysterious reflective slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

5.0

Dense, elliptical glimpses of New York inhabitants. Very little introspection. Most of the characters are seen from outside, like laboratory specimens. Some stories have no protagonists: for example, one story is an essayistic piece about fashion with no actual characters. A dry, cool narrative voice makes for an unusual but extremely rewarding collection.