Summary: Dive into Steven Rigolosi's debut novel, "Who Gets The Apartment?", where reality TV meets the printed page. Norm Goldman, Editor of Bookpleasures, reviews this intriguing story of four strangers who find themselves in a luxurious Manhattan penthouse, each with a valid lease. The novel explores human interaction, competition, and cooperation through multiple plot twists and scenarios. Rigolosi's clever narrative invites readers to reflect on human nature and the complexities of modern living.
Norm Goldman, the Editor of Bookpleasures, offers an insightful review of Steven Rigolosi's debut novel, Who Gets The Apartment?. This book cleverly adapts the reality TV format to literature, creating a suspenseful and engaging read.
ISBN: 097737873X
In a bustling Manhattan neighborhood, an advertisement in The Clarion newspaper offers a luxurious 3,000 sq. ft. duplex penthouse for an unbelievably low rent of $600 per month. This penthouse features two bedrooms, fireplaces, and three bathrooms. Given Manhattan's notoriously tight and expensive rental market, this offer seems too good to be true.
The apartment is quickly rented out, but there's a catch: the rental agent has cunningly leased the same apartment to four different individuals. These four tenants—Venice, an assistant district attorney; Ian, a struggling artist; Oliver, a computer geek; and Corinne, an editor—find themselves moving in simultaneously. Each has a valid legal claim to the lease, leading to the central question: who will ultimately get the apartment?
Rigolosi crafts four different scenarios, each with unique plot twists, to explore how the tenants might resolve their predicament:
These scenarios test friendships and relationships, offering various perspectives on human interaction and morality.
Rigolosi's narrative style is both clever and engaging, inviting readers to participate in discussions, speculate on outcomes, and reflect philosophically on the characters' choices. The novel includes a sequel, Good Boys Never Win, which explores the foursome's next adventure, involving revenge on a boss and his secretary.
Rigolosi's writing is accessible and engaging, with lovable characters and an intriguing plot. His background as a student of pop culture and a former editor of sociology texts adds depth to his storytelling. According to his publicist, Rigolosi aims to turn TV watchers into book readers, a goal he seems well on his way to achieving.
Steven Rigolosi's Who Gets The Apartment? is a unique and engaging novel that skillfully blends the reality TV format with literature. Through its multiple scenarios and plot twists, the book offers a thought-provoking exploration of human nature and modern living. Rigolosi's clever narrative and engaging writing style make this a must-read for fans of both reality TV and literature.
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