The Bookish Elf’s review of Playworld > Likes and Comments

What an incredible review. I've said that when your book goes into the world, it's not yours anymore and your readers teach you about it. This:

"The novel’s setting evokes nostalgia without romanticizing the era. The details—from the towering facades of pre-war buildings to the bustling chaos of Central Park West—serve to ground the story in a vibrant, tangible reality. Ross’s depiction of Manhattan resonates with the ethos of the time, capturing both the city's promise and its pitfalls."

Just brilliantly articulated and taught me something. The whole review did. Thank you.

Great review! I just finished the book (finally!) and gave it 4 stars. There were wonderful parts of this novel and what it did with the performativity and staging was brilliant. However I have to disagree with you about the wrestling. Pages and pages describing a losing wrestling match(es) were not my cup of tea. Some areas simply dragged and I wondered why I was reading the book. I’m very glad I stuck it out, though.