Tall Island
Tall Island by Bill Powers, published by Black Book Media Corporation in September 2004, is a work of fiction that presents a sympathetic satire set in Manhattan around 2002. This edition, comprising 215 pages, explores the lives of three downtown New Yorkers navigating the complexities of their relationships and the social landscape in the wake of significant historical events.
Readers will find a humorous portrayal of city life as the characters bluff their way through the aftermath of open bars and estranged relations. The narrative captures a unique moment in time, reflecting on the grace period between 9/11 and the War in Iraq, while offering insights into the aspirations and challenges faced by New Yorkers. With its blend of humor and social commentary, Tall Island provides a distinctive snapshot of urban existence during a pivotal era.
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A sympathetic satire set in Manhattan circa 2002, Tall Island follows three downtown New Yorkers bluffing their way through the aftermath of open bars, estranged relations, and scorched earth. Offering a snapshot of the city in the grace period between 9/11 and the War in Iraq, Tall Island captures a complicated slice of “all that New Yorkers strive to be” (says author Jerry Stahl). Actor and novelist Alan Cumming explains, “It makes Sex in the City look like kindergarten.”
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