The Collapse of the Broadway Central by Michael HeslinMy rating: 5 of 5 stars
It's not often that a novel is written in such beautiful, contemporary language as The Collapse of the Broadway Central by Michael Heslin. That contemporary language encapsulates a period of time in the 1970's that is both innocent by today's standards, and restless, as only the city of New York is. Fletcher, a writer for the New York Local, wakes up one day to an abrupt phone call, one that propels him into action after a rough night, and turns his world upside down, as he investigates the collapse of an infamous building, the Broadway Central. The author fully manages to capture the tenor and taste of New York, who its people are, the mysteries behind them, and the mangled lives they lead. Not only does Fletcher have to ferret out information about a young girl who was killed in the collapse, but he must also examine the motives of his newspaper. Strongly recommend this book written with an elegance and style not often seen.
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