Elizabeth Street: Da Scilla a New York

The story spans decades and families, and I wonder what inspired the choice to tell it through interconnected lives rather than a single protagonist.

The vivid descriptions made me think of my own family history and the places they've called home. It made me curious how much of this was based on real neighborhoods.

The detailed depiction of the environment gave the story a real sense of place. I'm interested in whether the author visited or researched this specific location extensively.