Sunday, March 25, 2012

Open City by Teju Cole

Open CityOpen City by Teju Cole
My rating: 4.5 of 5 stars

I have never been to New York, but feel as if I've seen a version of it through the eyes of Julius as he walks, reflects, and wonders. He isn't just a flâneur; his upbringing in Nigeria and navigating multiple languages and countries of origin, as well as his love of music and reading, along with his work as a psychiatrist give him plenty to think about.

Frankly, I'm not surprised at all that it was in the top ten books of 2011.

"No sooner do I buy a new book than it reproaches me for leaving it unread."

"All lovers live on partial knowledge."
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  1. Sam (Tiny Library)March 27, 2012 at 3:27 PM

    I do like books that show you something familiar from the perspective of an outsider. This sounds interesting.

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