The Boy Detective: A New York Childhood
The Boy Detective: A New York Childhood
Nonfiction | Autobiography / Memoir | Adult | Published in 2013
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Nonfiction | Autobiography / Memoir | Adult | Published in 2013272
Autobiography / Memoir • Nonfiction
New York City • 1950s
2013
Adult
18+ years
Super Short Summary
In The Boy Detective: A New York Childhood, Roger Rosenblatt explores his childhood experiences in New York City. Through vivid memories and reflections, he examines the city’s influence on his development and imagination, blending autobiographical elements with a meditation on time, memory, and the formative power of place.
Nostalgic
Contemplative
Emotional
Bittersweet
Reviews & Readership
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Review Roundup
The Boy Detective: A New York Childhood by Roger Rosenblatt offers a nostalgic and poetic journey through 1950s New York. Readers praise its evocative and lyrical prose, though some find it lacks a cohesive narrative. The book’s vivid imagery and profound reflections on memory and identity are highlights, making it a poignant read for those appreciative of lyrical memoirs.
Who Should Read The Boy Detective: A New York Childhood?
Readers who enjoy The Boy Detective: A New York Childhood by Roger Rosenblatt likely appreciate nostalgic, reflective memoirs with a strong sense of place. Fans of The Tender Bar by J.R. Moehringer or A Walker in the City by Alfred Kazin would find it engaging due to its evocative storytelling and exploration of urban childhood.
428 ratings
Loved it
Mixed feelings
Not a fan
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Autobiography / Memoir • Nonfiction
New York City • 1950s
2013
Adult
18+ years
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