Monday, September 4, 2017

Bed-Stuy is Burning

 

The What When Book List

Bed-Stuy Is Burning by Brian Platzer, 2017

Read in August 2017

An interesting novel about race relations and the gentrification of the Bedford-Stuyvesant neighborhood of New York City. It seemed to successfully depict the climate and culture of a city and neighborhood under siege as long time residents try to protect their homes from the encroaching wealthy "urban pioneers". It explores very complex issues and develops into a very powerful and timely book.



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