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Book Reviews of Chinese Takeout

Chinese Takeout
Chinese Takeout
Author: Arthur Nersesian
ISBN-13: 9780060548827
ISBN-10: 0060548827
Publication Date: 8/1/2003
Pages: 304
Rating:
  • Currently 4.2/5 Stars.
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4.2 stars, based on 13 ratings
Publisher: Perennial
Book Type: Paperback
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reviewed Chinese Takeout on + 17 more book reviews
Helpful Score: 1
I liked this book a lot better than "Unlubricated". Anyone who has lived on the edge and/or lived in New York city will appreciate this story.
From the back cover:
Orloff Trenchant is a painter who sells books on West 4th street in Manhattan and is obsessed with mastering his craft. Desperate for cash, Or agrees to take a commission no one else will touch; he has three weeks to carve a headstone for a recently deceased restauranteur- a Chinese takeout box.
reviewed Chinese Takeout on + 224 more book reviews
Helpful Score: 1
This was a well-written book, but a little dark. Not death and destruction dark, but more life can be tough dark. I think it's worth reading.