I knew nothing of this author before picking this book at random. After reading Only in New York I shall be having a look at other titles by Lily Brett. I like her writing style here, it’s autobiographical which is a favourite genre of mine, it’s honest, it’s conversational, it’s funny, it’s sad, it’s so well written…… I love it! It’s a collection of short stories for want of a better description. Lily Brett has given us some wonderful glimpses into her home town of New York, the people who live there, the eccentrics, her father who doesn’t believe in God, and reveals the true essence of the city itself, even though she originates from Australia. ( )

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