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Characters: A Greenwich Village Fable
About the Book When Sal Milano named his Greenwich Village dive bar "Characters," he had no idea how serendipitous the name would be. 'Regulars' like Black Lil, Old Man Eddie, and Miguel, the in-house coke dealer, might be joined on any given night by Kenny, an Australian hermaphrodite, Edgar, the after-hours DJ, his stripper/girlfriend, Amber, and the gang of local neighborhood thugs affectionately known as "the Bowery Boys." There's also a steady stream of "irregulars," some famous, some infamous, and all of them endlessly fascinating to the bartender, Billy. When a once-respected journalist named Samantha Bigelow approaches Billy with a proposition for him to start feeding her celebrity items for her new column, he figures, "What could go wrong?" As it turns out, quite a bit, and Billy soon finds himself thrust into a maelstrom of murder and mayhem as he races against the clock to prevent his entire world from imploding.
About the Author William Collins studied theater at the University of Connecticut before moving to New York City, where he worked as a bartender, private investigator, waiter, photographer's assistant, actor, writer, and director. "Characters" is his first novel.
About the Author William Collins studied theater at the University of Connecticut before moving to New York City, where he worked as a bartender, private investigator, waiter, photographer's assistant, actor, writer, and director. "Characters" is his first novel.
212 pages, Paperback
Published June 1, 2023
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December 22, 2023
“It’s about her murder”
Characters by William Collins is an eccentric mystery novel with eccentric characters. I have also had the privilege to live in New York City and I can see Kennys ,Ambers and Miguels everywhere. I can easily recognize the same people in the dive bar that I used to go to. Since I am familiar with the streets of New York , the author was able to easily take me to each scene and location and I can easily imagine the scene, sound and these people. It is a quick and entertaining read. It is a page turner, something to look forward to in each chapter so I was able to easily finish this book. It is like a mystery murder dinner train but set in the pub and the streets of New York.
Characters by William Collins is an eccentric mystery novel with eccentric characters. I have also had the privilege to live in New York City and I can see Kennys ,Ambers and Miguels everywhere. I can easily recognize the same people in the dive bar that I used to go to. Since I am familiar with the streets of New York , the author was able to easily take me to each scene and location and I can easily imagine the scene, sound and these people. It is a quick and entertaining read. It is a page turner, something to look forward to in each chapter so I was able to easily finish this book. It is like a mystery murder dinner train but set in the pub and the streets of New York.
December 23, 2023
I really enjoyed it!
This novel takes place among a maelstrom of murder and mayhem that has Billy, the Characters bartender, in the middle of the problems, who decides to start providing stories to a journalist for a new column. Characters: A Greenwich Village Fable by William Collins is a novel full of suspense, dangerous and very funny stories.
I can say that this book made me laugh as much as it made me worry, and I loved it for that. I liked all and each one of the characters and I think developing them from the bartender’s perspective is even better. I think the author did a great job writing his first novel; the characters are very varied and the plot covers interesting and well-constructed problems.
This novel takes place among a maelstrom of murder and mayhem that has Billy, the Characters bartender, in the middle of the problems, who decides to start providing stories to a journalist for a new column. Characters: A Greenwich Village Fable by William Collins is a novel full of suspense, dangerous and very funny stories.
I can say that this book made me laugh as much as it made me worry, and I loved it for that. I liked all and each one of the characters and I think developing them from the bartender’s perspective is even better. I think the author did a great job writing his first novel; the characters are very varied and the plot covers interesting and well-constructed problems.
December 23, 2023
Interesting and engaging
“Characters” by William Collins turned out to be an enthralling novel. It’s the first book that I read by the author, and I must admit that his style is great and clear.
The story revolves around Sal Milano, who decided to call “Characters” to his bar situated in Greenwich Village. As it is known, those places are the perfect excuse for meetings and joy. So, this novel deals with some famous as well as infamous people who go around that bar. It’s full of anecdotes of people from different walks of life but also some mysteries in the place.
What an entertaining read with well-portrayed, dynamic characters and unexpected twists! It’s a page-turning novel highly recommended.
“Characters” by William Collins turned out to be an enthralling novel. It’s the first book that I read by the author, and I must admit that his style is great and clear.
The story revolves around Sal Milano, who decided to call “Characters” to his bar situated in Greenwich Village. As it is known, those places are the perfect excuse for meetings and joy. So, this novel deals with some famous as well as infamous people who go around that bar. It’s full of anecdotes of people from different walks of life but also some mysteries in the place.
What an entertaining read with well-portrayed, dynamic characters and unexpected twists! It’s a page-turning novel highly recommended.
December 24, 2023
"Characters: A Greenwich Village Fable" is a read that goes beyond just an intriguing narrative. It is an explosion of originality and creativity that has captivated me from the first page to the end. The author's ability to construct such unique and memorable characters is simply amazing.
What really stands out in this novel is the author's ability to create an intriguing plot while exploring deeper themes such as diversity, acceptance, and the unpredictability of life. Reading has been a great fun, inviting me at all times to reflect on the true nature of individuality.
This work definitely deserves a prominent place on the bookshelf of any literature lover looking for something truly unique and extraordinary.
What really stands out in this novel is the author's ability to create an intriguing plot while exploring deeper themes such as diversity, acceptance, and the unpredictability of life. Reading has been a great fun, inviting me at all times to reflect on the true nature of individuality.
This work definitely deserves a prominent place on the bookshelf of any literature lover looking for something truly unique and extraordinary.
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