I won this in goodreads, but it will not be an easy review for me to write. There are stories within stories. Appel is a NYC sightseeing guide, as is the main character in the book. The main character, Larry, writes a novel for a lady who he loves, Starshine. The Biology of Luck is dedicated to "Rosalie, obviously". Chapters alternate between Larry's world and the book that he has written. As I read the story, I kept thinking that Starshine's novel was reality and perhaps Larry's world was actually Appel's world. Some comments found that annoying, but for me it showed very good characterization. I read more books than I can remember, but this one will stand out. I consider that a good thing, or if you seldom read and would like an author who is capable of the unusual. This is listed as a love story, which almost scared me off, but it doesn't read as such. It could be turned into a series similar to Seinfield, so many side characters and stories.
