KING OF THE NEW YORK STREETS by Quentin R. Bufogle

My rating: 5 of 5 stars


I have read books and stories by this author before, so I knew he was a great writer and was intrigued to see that he had written a memoir. I like memoirs because in general it's like reading someone's diary and I've always been curious about the way people think and behave. This is a pacy, compulsive read. It's a no holds barred, honest account of the author's life as a teenager growing up in New York in the '60s and '70s. It is more or less centered around his quest for love as a young man, and there are some touching and poignant memories brought to life when he talks about the women he encountered. It is in many ways a love story. However, there are plenty of ups and downs in his romantic dalliances, all of which are interesting to read. It's not only about a young man chasing girls, however, this memoir has a depth that is captivating. The author has a way of connecting with the reader by including references to the past that conjure nostalgia. There are also stories about his time as a boxer, his ancestry and family background, and anecdotes about crazy things he and his friends got up to, all of which are entertaining. One of the things this writer does well is intersperse humour into his writing and this makes it all the more engaging. Quentin R. Bufogle has done a brilliant job of telling his story and it's a story that will resonate with many, I'm sure.



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