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Don't Poke the Bear
Robin D'Amato, author
Adult; General Fiction (including literary and historical); (Market)
It’s 1995, and three boho friends find themselves caught up in the rough currents of the ever-changing New York City. Navigating demanding careers, difficult boyfriends, and a famously abusive housing market, they live their lives with an enviable nonconformist flair that sets them apart. Life might be easier elsewhere, but for these determined friends, elsewhere is never an option.
Don’t Poke the Bear is a Sex and the City for real people. With no fantasy shoe collections, no money for fabulous restaurants, and no access to the hottest clubs, spirited survivors Allie, Rihanna, and Natia encapsulate the very heart and soul of New York City.
Reviews
Kirkus Reviews
“In this novel, a trio of female friends face rising costs and the challenges of sex, drugs, and rock ‘n’ roll in mid-1990s New York City….All of this is buoyed by the author’s clear prose and dry humor—highlights of which include an excellent use of lists at the beginning of the story. Like the music that captures the attention of the characters, D’Amato’s novel is a catchy anthem of friendship and the city.
“A smart, rhythmic, and unflinching relationship tale with a strong cast.”
