Gothamist: Jonathan Lethem: Brooklyn Boy

Jen

Tue, 16 Sep 2003 18:08:42 -0500

Why do guys always talk about Superman? Maybe I'm thinking too much about Seinfeld and his unnerving obsession with it. Is that a dealbreaker, to go out with a guy who is obsessed with a superhero?

mike c

Tue, 16 Sep 2003 15:49:31 -0500

I've had a copy of this book for several weeks now and I have to say I'm having a bit of a hard time getting through the first third of it. I hear it gets better but so far I like "Motherless Brooklyn" a lot more. That said, his portrayal of Brooklyn in the 70's dead on. I remember many characters like the ones in the book.

eli

Tue, 16 Sep 2003 13:03:58 -0500

Michiko Kakutani is the best...

Bobo

Tue, 16 Sep 2003 12:58:03 -0500

The book is the business! Michiko's "fundamentally flawed" feelings are often are misdirected and Salon's review is more about Superman than Mr. Lethem. This book is going to do very well, as is his turn and his right. I love you Jonathan.