Deb B. (bookzealot) reviewed on
Helpful Score: 2
I really, really liked this book. It's a story of intersecting lives in New York in 1974 with Philippe Petit's high-wire walk between the twin towers as the linchpin. The stories reflect the diversity of NY, ranging from the black hookers in the Bronx to the wealthy on Park Avenue -- and remind us that we all walk a tightrope -- though the difference is how high off the ground we are. The characters are well-drawn; the writing often exquisite; and the stories heart-breaking, poignant, surprising, and mundane. Well-worth reading.
