It was gonna be like Paris
Book • 1984
It Was Gonna Be Like Paris is one of Emily Listfield's early novels that drew attention and was named a New York Times Notable Book of the Year, helping launch her career.
The book captures Listfield's sharp voice and observational wit, centering on relationships and urban life themes that recur in her later work.
Its recognition allowed her to publish additional novels before transitioning into magazine journalism and editing.
The novel reflects the youthful perspective from which Listfield began writing, connecting to her early experiences living and writing in New York.
Though shorter and more youthful in scope than her later thrillers, it established the character-driven storytelling she continued to develop.
The book captures Listfield's sharp voice and observational wit, centering on relationships and urban life themes that recur in her later work.
Its recognition allowed her to publish additional novels before transitioning into magazine journalism and editing.
The novel reflects the youthful perspective from which Listfield began writing, connecting to her early experiences living and writing in New York.
Though shorter and more youthful in scope than her later thrillers, it established the character-driven storytelling she continued to develop.
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