Author lives near by.
He has a knowledge about the area.
He understands the local problems.
He knows ferry is not safe, so he has highlighted it in his book.
Good to listen that you grew up in Long Island and you find it safe. I just shared that reviewer's opinion "I live in Connecticut and don't like to go there because of......" Otherwise anybody can understand that fiction is fiction, and crime is crime too, it can be done anytime, anywhere.FictionLover wrote: ↑04 Dec 2018, 07:57Ayat paarsa wrote: ↑03 Dec 2018, 04:00Yes, I am talking about crimes like kidnapping and murder.FictionLover wrote: ↑02 Dec 2018, 07:54
Wow! I haven't read the whole book. Are you talking about crimes like kidnapping and murder?
So, I just had to look this up. I grew up on Long Island, about 30 minutes from Port Jefferson, and never heard any such thing about it being so dangerous.
According to a few websites, that is not true. One says Port Jefferson is safer than 55% of US cities. I went to 5 sites and they all list Vandalism, Assault and Theft as the most frequent crimes this year. No kidnapping or murder at all.
So, I guess that fiction is fiction.
![]()
![]()
I agree with you too. He lives somewhere there, so he knows about that area. I guess that's why he used that area.Bianka Walter wrote: ↑02 Dec 2018, 01:46Well, the author lives close to Port Jefferson, so I would assume that's why.
This is true. I am of the same opinion too that the reasons behind his choice are both for a reason and also his knowledge.