Crawling at Night

by Nani Power

Book Overview

Hailed by The New York Times as a "formidable young writer ... one who unpacks her characters' emotions with a firm, graceful hand," Nani Power garnered impressive acclaim for her profound debut last year. A darkly lyrical, charged exploration of the double-edged sword of urban anonymity, her novel was deemed "daring" and "one-of-a-kind" by The Atlanta Journal-Constitution. Crawling at Night is a searing, unforgettable portrait of New York City and...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0802138845
• ISBN13: 9780802138842
• Release Date: April 2002
• Publisher: Grove Press
• Length: 240 Pages
• Weight: 0.65 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 5.5" x 8.3"

Customer Reviews

A dark and lurid read!

Dark and lurid novels have always enhanced my reading experience, and the beautiful descriptions and passionate prose in Crawling at Night floored me from beginning to end. Set in Manhattan, Crawling at Night is the story of Ito and Mariane -- a tormented sushi chef and the woman of his dreams. Painful pasts, loneliness and the cruel anonymity of the city nights bind these two together -- and the result is a powerful and literary tale of love and loss. The characterization is flawless... Nani Power has created two protagonists that touch the reader's soul. Also, Manhattan is the perfect backdrop for this book, for it illustrates the darkness and piercing loneliness the characters endure. This is one of the best dark reads I've had all year. Nani Power is a wonderful new voice in fiction and I look forward to reading more of her work in the future.

A Modern Day William Faulkner

I haven't enjoyed reading about people so much in ages. And yet the themes and lessons that gel beneath the players' fits are spread like a web to catch the conscience. You haven't experienced New York City until you've read Nani Power's Crawling at Night. You didn't know what you were up to in the country and suburbs, but now, by reference, you will.

excellent book

this book rocks! the critics have it right. that's why i'm writing in-- if you're looking for an alternative voice in fiction, check this out. however, if you need a novel that spells it all out for you, wraps it up in a tidy package, just to sell a book, forget it then. otherwise, read this book and prepare to experience a new way of reading.

Haven?t read a book like this in a long time.

I was moved- taken away- or I should say "blown away"- by Nani Power's character depictions. I can't stop thinking about the story, it seems like it's surfacing everywhere in my life, in the individuals I encounter daily on the city streets. I previously read a piece she wrote about Rimbaud from the perpective of the lice in his hair (a Granta issue?)!!? This woman is truly warped, in a delightfully twisted way.

Captivating and different.

I was amazed...started reading this new author, and found myself unable to stop reading. The characters develop as if they are personal friends, and maybe you are learning too much about them...but you can't stop knowing more. I frequently read a good story, and fall in love with the story, but in this novel, I fell in love with the characters.But, the story will not disappoint you: rather it is captivating and the sex is realistic without being stupidly pornographic. The authoress seems to have an unusual amount of worldwide education, or has done extraordinay research. Her understanding of foreign cultures is exceeded only by her ability to weave this understanding into the plot and to make the feature characters real and infinately interesting. Ms. Power's vocabulary is extensive but not excessive. Her language ability seemingly diverse, and her use of tying the preparation of Japanese food into the fabric of the story is brilliant. This is a 'good read'. I can hardly wait for her next Book.