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The Brooklyn Stories: A Rousing Collection From New York's Most Colorful Borough
The Brooklyn Stories is a collection of tales chronicling varied characters in sizzling conflicts regarding major values.
For Will a philosophy professor overcome heartbreak and anger at romantic betrayal to collaborate with his triumphant rival on writing the novel they both cherish?
Can a high school teacher and former Marine, reared in a criminal family, protect from that family’s murderous intent his innocent best friend?
Can a brilliant boxer clean the ‘hood’s mean streets of brutal thugs and win back the girlfriend that his neglect permitted to be savagely assaulted?
How do multiple survivors of a violent school invasion deal with the aftermath of the tragic event?
These are just some of the vivid characters and conflicts gracing the pages of this collection.
For Will a philosophy professor overcome heartbreak and anger at romantic betrayal to collaborate with his triumphant rival on writing the novel they both cherish?
Can a high school teacher and former Marine, reared in a criminal family, protect from that family’s murderous intent his innocent best friend?
Can a brilliant boxer clean the ‘hood’s mean streets of brutal thugs and win back the girlfriend that his neglect permitted to be savagely assaulted?
How do multiple survivors of a violent school invasion deal with the aftermath of the tragic event?
These are just some of the vivid characters and conflicts gracing the pages of this collection.
329 pages, Kindle Edition
Published November 19, 2021
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Andrew Bernstein
55 books31 followersAndrew Bernstein is an American philosopher. He is a proponent of Objectivism, the philosophy of Ayn Rand, and the author of several books, both fiction and non-fiction.
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June 3, 2022
Andrew Bernstein is a talented author and has produced an intriguing compilation of work. Bernstein’s versatility as an author shines as the stories range from romance, tales of stolen love and betrayal, crime, and more.
The Brooklyn Stories is an excellent compilation of writing that demonstrates Bernstein's ability to write fiction. Each story maintains a steady pulse and is well-constructed. As a reader, I was highly satisfied by the use of such eloquent vocabulary. The flow of the prose was never interrupted from one story to the next and delineates his writing voice with clarity. Each story depicts Brooklyn differently and readers can connect with the characters within their chapter. There is a fair amount of dialog taking place, and that adds to the development and creates personality in the characters.
The prologue to The Intelligent War and the preceding chapters will remind readers of events synonymous with modern-day Brooklyn. The language and thuggish narrative made the story believable.
It’s a rare occurrence that there’s nothing negative or mediocre to review about a story collection. The Brooklyn Stories is one such rarity, the stories are literary gems. Proper recognition should be given to this collection of work, hence the five-star review.
The Brooklyn Stories is an excellent compilation of writing that demonstrates Bernstein's ability to write fiction. Each story maintains a steady pulse and is well-constructed. As a reader, I was highly satisfied by the use of such eloquent vocabulary. The flow of the prose was never interrupted from one story to the next and delineates his writing voice with clarity. Each story depicts Brooklyn differently and readers can connect with the characters within their chapter. There is a fair amount of dialog taking place, and that adds to the development and creates personality in the characters.
The prologue to The Intelligent War and the preceding chapters will remind readers of events synonymous with modern-day Brooklyn. The language and thuggish narrative made the story believable.
It’s a rare occurrence that there’s nothing negative or mediocre to review about a story collection. The Brooklyn Stories is one such rarity, the stories are literary gems. Proper recognition should be given to this collection of work, hence the five-star review.
June 4, 2022
Reading The Brooklyn Stories by Andrew Bernstein has been quite an interesting experience. I've gone through many feelings and emotions all along the reading. Thanks to the writing style of the author, I could feel part of the story, I had the sense of being in every scene almost touching the characters. The book consists of 8 stories plus 2 prologues and chapters of other stories, so the dynamic changes with every page. Every tale takes place in New York city, I don't know the city, but thanks to the author's descriptions I'm eager to visit it. The descriptions of the characters as well as their feelings and the scenery give the perfect picture for the reader. I honestly enjoyed every story. I highly recommend this book to anyone.
June 6, 2022
“The Brooklyn Stories: A Rousing Collection From New York's Most Colorful Borough” by author Andrew Bernstein is a compilation of short stories which chronicles different conflicts regarding values. The conflicts present are thought provoking and told in an entertaining manner. Moreover, the author managed to create a lot of characters with different personality traits that I am sure any reader will empathize with at least one of them.
I recommend reading this collection of short tales because they are well narrated and entertaining. And also, I believe that the moments each character goes through will make the readers think about any aspect of their lives, as the conflicts present here can be present in true life too.
I recommend reading this collection of short tales because they are well narrated and entertaining. And also, I believe that the moments each character goes through will make the readers think about any aspect of their lives, as the conflicts present here can be present in true life too.
May 31, 2022
A collection of stories
8 stories plus 2 prolifues and chapters of other stories, this book is jampacked with entertainment. All of the stories are set in Brooklyn New York, according to the author the most colorful borough. We have philosophers we have romance betrayal print minerals we have boxers and just so many more characters that star in these stories. The author did a fantastic job with developing the characters none of the stories feel like they're just copies of each other, and I really did enjoy reading this book.
8 stories plus 2 prolifues and chapters of other stories, this book is jampacked with entertainment. All of the stories are set in Brooklyn New York, according to the author the most colorful borough. We have philosophers we have romance betrayal print minerals we have boxers and just so many more characters that star in these stories. The author did a fantastic job with developing the characters none of the stories feel like they're just copies of each other, and I really did enjoy reading this book.
July 15, 2023
It's not easy being a hero...
...but some must do it. This a collection of engaging stories showing just what it takes to be a hero. Bernstein concretizes the virtues of rationality, integrity, courage, and love. Enjoy.
...but some must do it. This a collection of engaging stories showing just what it takes to be a hero. Bernstein concretizes the virtues of rationality, integrity, courage, and love. Enjoy.
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