The New Yorkers Audiobook

" This charming book reminds me of Laurie Colwin's work -- not just because of the New York setting, but also because of the almost old-fashioned third person narration with its occasional authorial intrusion. I loved the descriptions: of New York, of the seasons, and of the characters and their dogs. This is high-quality comfort reading. "

" It was well written, but not my favorite. "

" How could I not like this book? It's all about how dogs are awesome, especially when their owners are oddball New Yorkers. I'm sold. "

" Contrived plot. Stupid ending. Neither witty nor funny, but I was on vacation with nothing else to do, so I read it. It wasn't terrible, and some moments might grab you if you can suspend disbelief. Someone who won't eat meat, bur foxhunts? Gimme a break "

" Light and fun about a block of Manhattanites who connect over their love for their dogs. Great if you love dogs and New York. Cathleen Schine really evokes the place. "

" This book started off being really cool and interesting: a group of New Yorkers who live on the same block's lives intertwine. The commonality that most of them have are dogs, but not all of the characters like dogs. The characters (and there are many), run the gamut from likeable, to annoying and useless. This is where I found fault in the novel, as I read on, I realized I didn't care for most of the characters, and by the end, the characters had little to no resolution. However, I did enjoy the dogs! Woof! "

" This book was not very funny at all, and honestly I found myself disliking almost all the main characters. They were thoroughly depressing and self involved, and the dogs were really just an afterthought. It wasn't bad enough to stop reading part way through, but I would not recommend it. "

" I was intrigued to read this book that it would really characterize a particular neighborhood in NYC. Unfortunately, I didn't really get drawn into the characters of the dogs or people. A lot of the characters, despite their relationships seem apathetic towards one another. I suppose I kept reading, hoping that the book would become more engaging. Alas...it didn't really happen. I still read the whole book though..usually I give up..so something kept me going. "

" Acceptable vacation read if your dog runs your life "

" A lovely book about New York life and those city-dwellers who love their dogs. "

" Cute but not the best Chick Lit on the market. "

" Cute read, but not compelling "

" This is about the people living on a block in NYC. I really enjoyed this book! "

" A fun, lighthearted read about the villages we create in even the vastest concrete jungles. "

" Quaint and amusing book about canine companions who change the lives of their owners for the better. The setting is a New York City street, the characters are real (and sad), and the animals are comical. Left a big smile on my face! "

" I agree the ingredients were there but it was chop illy written with no reason to root for the characters "

" I liked the characters and the light feel of the narrative, but it was a bit like a loaf of bread that's over-risen: A little bit too hollow for some of the bites. "

" I really liked the quirky charcters in this book. The plot reminded me of a Seinfield epsiode because it wasnt necessairly about anything but still captivated you. "

" The fifth star is for the last chapter, where we meet Fredericka's new owner. I literally laughed out loud, then teared up. "

" This was her best book as far as I am concerned. Very good and available at the Blfd Library. "

" The fifth star is for the last chapter, where we meet Fredericka's new owner. I literally laughed out loud, then teared up. "

" This was her best book as far as I am concerned. Very good and available at the Blfd Library. "

" This book was not very funny at all, and honestly I found myself disliking almost all the main characters. They were thoroughly depressing and self involved, and the dogs were really just an afterthought. It wasn't bad enough to stop reading part way through, but I would not recommend it. "

" Libretto modesto e piuttosto insulso, senza un particolare approfondimento psicologico. Alcuni passaggi sono degni di nota ma in generale è un libro appena sufficiente. Giusto per i cinofili, ma forse neanche per loro. Ottimo libro da treno "

" AUDIOBOOK - this was a pefect "car book"...an interesting cast of somewhat quirky characters living on one street in NYC....a comedy of manners, as GR calls it. "

" No real interesting stories or characters - generally ok. Not a great concept "

" A cute, fun read with an interesting intersection of characters and plot. "

" Fun book, especially if you a dog lover "

" enjoyed this while hanging out at the dog run in riverside park. "