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by Paul Karasik (Adapter), David Mazzucchelli (Adapter), Paul Auster (Author), Art Spiegelman (Introduction)
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  • Paperback: 144 pages
  • Publisher: Faber and Faber (3 Feb 2005)
  • Language English
  • ISBN-10: 0571226337
  • ISBN-13: 978-0571226337
  • Product Dimensions: 21.8 x 13.8 x 0.8 cm
  • Average Customer Review: 3.8 out of 5 stars See all reviews (10 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 120,330 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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"'It was a wrong number that started it, the telephone ringing three times in the dead of night, and the voice on the other end asking for someone he was not...'"

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In the expert hands of David Mazzuchelli (Batman), Paul Karasik (Raw) and Art Spiegelman (Maus), Auster's spin on the detective story has been given a unique and unexpected new life.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Auster is Magic, 1 Jul 1999
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This review is from: City of Glass (The New York trilogy) (Paperback)
City of Glass is an incredible novel. Auster's prose is graceful, and elastic enough to express virtually any idea. It will carry you through the story even if you would rather not go. Auster employs as much subtltety as anyone could stand to impart the profound (and confusing) message of this novel. By the last page, I felt invigorated, perplexed, and grateful. Don't be put off by the ending, the message will be there if you only look for it. City of Glass is a rare book , worth absorbing, and one that will certainly be read and appreciated for many years to come.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Fantastic!, 1 Feb 2005
This is a brilliant adaption of the original book. A really pleasant surprise as often adaptians can kill the original article, but not in this case. Strongly recommend that you have a look at this book.
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3.0 out of 5 stars Three Stars BUT What a UNIQUE read, 30 May 1999
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This review is from: City of Glass (The New York trilogy) (Paperback)
Before you get too excited from reading the other reviews, I will offer some words of caution.

The ending is weak. It is that simple. (Ending defined as the last chapter or two.)

Auster offers beautiful prose and the book reads quickly. It is intriguing, but when I finished it was as though Auster had written himself into a corner. All his brilliant questions could not be solved.

A novel does not need to answer everything. Leaving the reader to think is good, but Auster at second glance seems to lead the reader on knowing he cannot fulfil the experience with a proper ending. Yet, in some ways that is his point.

The book is worth reading if you have never encountered Auster before or read any existentialistic novels because then the book will be unique. Yes, unlike anything you have ever read before.

I have read of all of Auster's novels - except Timuktu which is just out - and they all seem to have this problem except for Mr. Vertigo.

Go to Auster for fancy prose. He is great at it, but do not expect a fulfilling ending.

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