West Side Story
West Side Story by Irving Shulman is the classic novelization of one of Broadway’s most enduring musicals, published by Simon and Schuster on November 16, 2021. This edition features a beautiful new cover and spans 160 pages, presenting a poignant tale of love and conflict set against the backdrop of urban life.
Readers will find a compelling narrative that follows Maria, a young woman experiencing love for the first time with Tony, who seeks a life beyond the violence of the streets. As tensions escalate between the rival gangs, the Sharks and the Jets, the story explores the challenges they face in their relationship. This novel delves into themes of romance and the impact of societal divisions, capturing the depth and drama of a timeless story in American literature.
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The classic novelization of one of Broadway’s most enduring and beloved musicals, updated with a beautiful new cover.
Maria is young and innocent and has never known love—until Tony. And Tony, searching for life beyond the savagery of the streets, has discovered love for the first time with her, too.
But Maria’s brother is the leader of the Sharks and Tony had once led the rival Jets. Now, both gangs are claiming the same turf and with tensions rising to the point of explosion, it seems there is no way to stop a rumble.
Tony promised Maria that he would stay out of it. But will he be able to keep his word or will their newfound love be destroyed by violence or even death?
Evocative and unforgettable, this novelization brings out all of the depth, drama, and beauty of one of the most enduring stories in the history of American theater.
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