West Side Story, Irving Shulman
West Side Story, Irving Shulman
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West Side Story

Author: Irving Shulman

Narrator: Christian Barillas

Unabridged: 4 hr 16 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 11/16/2021


Synopsis

The classic novelization of one of Broadway’s most enduring and beloved musicals, updated with a beautiful new cover.

Maria is young and innocent and has never known love—until Tony. And Tony, searching for life beyond the savagery of the streets, has discovered love for the first time with her, too.

But Maria’s brother is the leader of the Sharks and Tony had once led the rival Jets. Now, both gangs are claiming the same turf and with tensions rising to the point of explosion, it seems there is no way to stop a rumble.

Tony promised Maria that he would stay out of it. But will he be able to keep his word or will their newfound love be destroyed by violence or even death?

Evocative and unforgettable, this novelization brings out all of the depth, drama, and beauty of one of the most enduring stories in the history of American theater.

About Irving Shulman

Irving Shulman (1913–1995) was a novelist and screenwriter, known for his depictions of urban life. He is the author of ten books, including the novels The Amboy Dukes, Cry Tough, and The Square Trap, which were all adapted into movies. Shulman also wrote the original treatment for Rebel Without a Cause, the film that shot James Dean to stardom.


Reviews

Goodreads review by Anna on August 03, 2020

A modern interpretation of Romeo and Juliet with some new aspects of modern society like gang culture and racism. Characters feel better composed in the novel than in the movie.......more

Goodreads review by Rita on January 23, 2022

Sem dúvida a versão moderna de Romeu e Julieta, em que as rivalidades entre famílias/gangs abordam temas tão actuais como o preconceito racial e a imigração.......more

Goodreads review by aqilahreads on April 06, 2022

hold my hand & we're halfway there ~ another broadway musical i wish i get to see live 😭😭😭 picked up its novelization by irving shulman recently and it brings back so many mmrs listening to the broadway soundtrack :') shakespeare's romeo and juliet is transported to modern-day NYC as two young, idea......more

Goodreads review by Ashlee on March 01, 2022

Unpopular opinion, but I loved it!!! A really easy book to give your mind a break, and fun and interesting to read.......more

Goodreads review by Nicole on August 09, 2024

meh......more