Review of 1961 Greenwich Village; a Fable

[Daniel Hugh]

[Following is an official OnlineBookClub.org review of "1961 Greenwich Village; a Fable" by Gary Warren.]

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4 out of 5 stars

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Greenwich Village: A Fable" by Gary Warren is a story told through a letter written by the protagonist, Jack, to his only surviving friends, reminiscing about beautiful memories from the past. Jack was introduced to Jennifer by his friends, and he fell deeply in love with her immediately. Their love story forms the basis of Jack's letter. During one of their usual hangouts with friends, they met Damian, an artist who took an instant liking to Jennifer. This didn't sit well with Jack, who became determined to bring Damian down.

To undermine Damian, he chose to delve into the same field—art. If Damian could excel, so could he. With this determination, he embarked on his own art career. To everyone's surprise, he succeeded as an abstract artist. During this journey, he met Boris, a remarkable artist capable of sketching anyone after a single meeting. This encounter with Boris would eventually transform his views on art and set off a chain of events that would become pivotal to this story.

I thoroughly enjoyed reading this book; it was a beautifully told love story. It highlights the beauty of true friendship and love, with the chemistry between the narrator, Jack, and his love interest, Jennifer, being particularly admirable. The author's writing style is commendable, and despite its length, the book remained entertaining from start to finish. I also appreciated how the author took readers on an adventure through art and the beauty inherent in creativity.

While I enjoyed reading this book, I found the frequent use of profane language off-putting. Also, detailed art descriptions may seem tedious to readers who lack interest in the subject. Despite these issues, the book is a worthwhile read, offering beautiful life lessons and an engaging narrative that keeps readers captivated.

I’d rate this book four out of five stars because of the issues aforementioned. The book was perfectly edited, and I didn’t find any grammatical or spelling errors while reading. I’d recommend this book to lovers of art and a beautifully told love story.

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1961 Greenwich Village; a Fable
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[Martin Shae]

"Greenwich Village: A Fable" by Gary Warren is told through a letter by Jack, who reminisces about past memories for his only surviving friends. Jack fell deeply in love with Jennifer after being introduced by his friends. Their love story forms the core of Jack's letter. During one hangout, they met Damian, an artist who took an instant liking to Jennifer, which did not sit well with Jack, leading him to become determined to bring Damian down.