Jennifer C. (JennJenn523) reviewed The Mole People: Life in the Tunnels Beneath New York City on + 59 more book reviews
Helpful Score: 11
Im a NewYorker and take the subway almost everyday. The stories in this book amazed me. I knew homeless people lived underground but never realized that there are such large communities of them. I never knew all these hidden spaces existed. There are stories of people who wired electricity down there, ones who lived in their underground rooms without seeing light for days, and other things one would never think of. I'd also like to say that the author was one brave chick for going underground to talk to these people alone and unarmed.
David C. (xcom) - , reviewed The Mole People: Life in the Tunnels Beneath New York City on + 29 more book reviews
Helpful Score: 3
I really liked the explorations into the world beneath a city. The idea of tunnels beneath major urban center has always fascinated me. This book does not disappoint in highlighting the tunnels of New York and the people in them. A very interesting read.
Lesa C. (4fabfelines) reviewed The Mole People: Life in the Tunnels Beneath New York City on + 112 more book reviews
Helpful Score: 3
This is a absolutely mind blowing book. Jennifer Toth goes into the seldom seen world of the tunnel people. There are worlds underneath the city of New York, vast tunnels some used and some forgotten to all but the Mole People. Sometimes frightening, sometimes sad and always on the edge.
She learns that relationships go a long way and that there are unspoken and spoke rules and regulations in this world.
Often the people in this world are the drug addicts and the alcoholics, sometimes they are insane.
She tells their stories and befriends some along the way.
Death and hardscrabble are a way of life and the Mole People have their own turfs, sometimes 7 stories below the surface of the streets.
Jennifer learns the hard way about unspoken rules and into the tunnels with out a escort.
This is a very interesting and thought provoking book, it will leave you wondering and grateful.
She learns that relationships go a long way and that there are unspoken and spoke rules and regulations in this world.
Often the people in this world are the drug addicts and the alcoholics, sometimes they are insane.
She tells their stories and befriends some along the way.
Death and hardscrabble are a way of life and the Mole People have their own turfs, sometimes 7 stories below the surface of the streets.
Jennifer learns the hard way about unspoken rules and into the tunnels with out a escort.
This is a very interesting and thought provoking book, it will leave you wondering and grateful.
Sandi K W. (Sandiinmississippi) reviewed The Mole People: Life in the Tunnels Beneath New York City on + 265 more book reviews
Helpful Score: 1
I'd always heard about this book written in very early 90s. Interesting enough though the mental illness of many of those she interviews makes their grandiose bragging about the 'society' they've 'created' by squatting in a truly horrible environment very pitiful. I share some doubt about details, either told by the homeless, or shared by the author, and am puzzled how she got the trust of many of these people so quickly. However overall it's a good read.
Dana W. (SouthWestZippy) -
Helpful Score: 1
This is such a fascinating story, it is a shame it is hidden behind the poor writing style and the Authors need to inject herself into many of the people stories. Hard to get into because of the subject and lack of focus on the Subject matter.
