The author of "Bright Lights, Big City" here zeros in on one section of 1980s Manhattan culture which is burning itself out even as it ignites. Beautiful, blunt, world-weary and 20, Alison is the reader's guide to the group indulgence and parental indifference that conspire against her.
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"Jay McInerney has proven himself not only a brilliant stylist but a master of characterization, with a keen eye for incongruities of urban life.
-- the New York Times Book Review
"[McInerney's] talent for capturing the nuances and idiosyncrasies of our culture[ in Bright Lights, Big City] is even more powerful evident in Story of My Life... Underneath Alison's hip, party-girl exterior and flippant vernacular is McInerney's disturbing depiction or a young woman caught in the traumatic reality of her times." -- San Francisco Chronicle
McInerney's Story of My Life is quite as brilliant as Bright Lights, Big City and a lot funnier."
-- the Sunday Times (london) --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.
-- the New York Times Book Review
"[McInerney's] talent for capturing the nuances and idiosyncrasies of our culture[ in Bright Lights, Big City] is even more powerful evident in Story of My Life... Underneath Alison's hip, party-girl exterior and flippant vernacular is McInerney's disturbing depiction or a young woman caught in the traumatic reality of her times." -- San Francisco Chronicle
McInerney's Story of My Life is quite as brilliant as Bright Lights, Big City and a lot funnier."
-- the Sunday Times (london) --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.
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"Jay McInerney has proven himself not only a brilliant stylist but a master of characterization, with a keen eye for incongruities of urban life.
-- the New York Times Book Review
"[McInerney's] talent for capturing the nuances and idiosyncrasies of our culture[ in Bright Lights, Big City] is even more powerful evident in Story of My Life... Underneath Alison's hip, party-girl exterior and flippant vernacular is McInerney's disturbing depiction or a young woman caught in the traumatic reality of her times." -- San Francisco Chronicle
McInerney's Story of My Life is quite as brilliant as Bright Lights, Big City and a lot funnier."
-- the Sunday Times (london) --This text refers to the Paperback edition.
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By M. Harvey
Format:Paperback
I think this is an underappreciated jewel in McInerny's collection. In the novel, he has perfectly captured the lifestyle of the wild and crazy party girls of the late '80's. This book resonated so strongly with me and my friends that the language became part of our personal lingo (this is where I heard "yada yada yada" for the first time, years before it was on Seinfeld). Very enjoyable and humorous.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
By Sean Burke
Format:Paperback
I call this /Bright Lights Big City/ done right. read and enjoy
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By A Customer
Format:Paperback
This is one of the books which deserves five stars fully. It's difficult to believe that a man had written it.It's incredible.
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I love this book
This is one of my favorite books.
Published on May 21 2002 by "brookea41"
4.0 out of 5 stars
Fun Read
A lot of attention was paid to McInerney's "Bright Lights, Big City" but I, and a co-worker (who, unlike myself, doesn't read much and has a short attention span), both... Read more
Published on Nov 15 2001
4.0 out of 5 stars
A wild ride...
through Manhattan with some street smart young women! If you loved Bright Lights, Big City, you will enjoy this book. I recommend this funny, touching story.
Published on Aug 12 2001
3.0 out of 5 stars
Salinger minus the genius
McInerney writes well, there's no doubt about that. But somehow one gets the feeling that he is trying to be the new Salinger, and falling far short of the mark. Read more
Published on Aug 1 2001 by PRADIPTA PRASUN SAHA
3.0 out of 5 stars
An over the top party girl
If this were a story of a party girl without the baggage, I probably would have enjoyed it more. This girl has serious problems. Read more
Published on April 20 2001 by R. Spell
5.0 out of 5 stars
Witty, entertaining, and yet not shallow...
I recall reading McInerney's "Bright Lights, Big City" due to all then hype around it, and hating it. Read more
Published on Oct 25 2000 by "paul@zettacom.com"
5.0 out of 5 stars
My favorite book of all time
This novel inspired me to write (a similar) one of my own. I still can't believe it was written by a man and not by one of my girlfriends. Read more
Published on April 30 2000 by Jennifer Williamson
5.0 out of 5 stars
Not what you think.
If you are familiar with Jay McInerney's celebrity status you may read this book and think it is a self serving, female bashing rag. Read more
Published on Mar 22 2000 by Brendan
5.0 out of 5 stars
TAMIABAYB~~~ROXXXSSS
THIS BOOK WAS THE BEST BOOK I READ IN A WHILE...IT MADE ME START READING BOOKS AGAIN!IT ALSO CHANGED MY P.O.V YOU WOULDN'T THINK A GUY WROTE THE BOOK.... Read more
Published on Oct 11 1999
4.0 out of 5 stars
Shallow characters you actually LIKE...
This is a perfect synopsis of the 80's girl with too much yet not enough money/too much cocaine/too many men. It's highly enjoyable when you're home on a rainy day. Read more
Published on Jun 24 1999
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