Set in a Lower East Side tenement in the early days of the COVID-19 lockdowns, Fourteen Days is an irresistibly propulsive collaborative novel from the Authors Guild, with an unusual twist: each character in this diverse, eccentric cast of New York neighbors has been secretly written by a different, major literary voice—from Margaret Atwood and Celeste Ng to Tommy Orange and John Grisham.
One week into the COVID-19 shutdown, tenants of a Lower East Side apartment building in Manhattan have begun to gather on the rooftop and tell stories. With each passing night, more and more neighbors gather, bringing chairs and milk crates and overturned pails. Gradually the tenants—some of whom have barely spoken to each other—become real neighbors. In this Decameron-like serial novel, general editors Margaret Atwood and Douglas Preston and a star-studded list of contributors create a beautiful ode to the people who couldn’t escape when the pandemic hit. A dazzling, heartwarming, and ultimately surprising narrative, Fourteen Days reveals how beneath the horrible loss and suffering, some communities managed to become stronger.
One week into the COVID-19 shutdown, tenants of a Lower East Side apartment building in Manhattan have begun to gather on the rooftop and tell stories. With each passing night, more and more neighbors gather, bringing chairs and milk crates and overturned pails. Gradually the tenants—some of whom have barely spoken to each other—become real neighbors. In this Decameron-like serial novel, general editors Margaret Atwood and Douglas Preston and a star-studded list of contributors create a beautiful ode to the people who couldn’t escape when the pandemic hit. A dazzling, heartwarming, and ultimately surprising narrative, Fourteen Days reveals how beneath the horrible loss and suffering, some communities managed to become stronger.
As we follow the journey of the apartment residents in Fourteen Days, we are treated to stories from each of them as they manage the lockdown.
I liked the idea of this book but found many of the stories boring. The book dragged for me, which led to a 4 star review.
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Well if many of the stories were boring you’ve been generous in your star rating. I guess the not boring stories saved it.
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Thanks, Kathryn, yes, there were a few “not boring” ones, lol.
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I love the concept. What a shame some of the stories were boring.
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Thanks, Kimberly, I was sad about that!
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That’s a shame, but it just goes to prove bringing together some ‘big’ in the literary world doesn’t necessarily guarantee an enjoyable read. I hope you have better luck with your current reads.
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Thanks, Cathy, I hated feeling disappointed about what promised to be so great!
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