A portrait of New York City, drawn by describing the interconnected lives of dozens of people - bankers, chefs, bums, cabdrivers and others. Written in an impressionistic style, with vivid descriptions and bursts of overheard conversation, it has more in common with films than traditional novels.
By:
John Dos Passos Introduction by:
Jay McInerney Imprint: Penguin Country of Publication: United Kingdom Dimensions:
Height: 198mm,
Width: 129mm,
Spine: 19mm
Weight: 275g ISBN:9780141184487 ISBN 10: 0141184485 Series:Penguin Modern Classics Pages: 368 Publication Date:21 September 2000 Audience:
General/trade
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ELT Advanced
Format:Paperback Publisher's Status: Active
Reviews for Manhattan Transfer
[John Dos Passos's books are] the most satisfying thing I have ever read -- Adam Curtis Guardian