The combination makes an arresting story. Lillian looks back on her younger self, especially her career in advertising and as a poet, in a poignant way and her interactions with contemporary New Yorkers are fresh and engaging. She has several goals in mind as she strolls through the city, and many are vintage New York institutions, such as Delmonico’s Restaurant and Macy’s Department Store. The story is narrated by Lillian Boxfish, age 85 (depending on whether she’s lying about her age), who is spending New Year’s Eve of 1984 on the one activity that still sparks joy for her… walking on the sidewalks of Manhattan. Do you want to read more about New York City in the hectic, glittering era of Dorothy Parker and Robert Benchley? Then you can’t do better than Kathleen Rooney’s debut novel, Lillian Boxfish Takes a Walk.
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