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The Lonely City

Adventures in the Art of Being Alone
Feb 09, 2019lukasevansherman rated this title 3.5 out of 5 stars
I really liked Olivia Laing's previous book, "The Trip to Echo Springs," which used the lens of drinking and alcoholism to look at writers. In "The Lonely City," it's the slightly more abstract concept of loneliness that she uses as her hook. It's somewhat broader and also more personal, as she looks at Edward Hopper, Andy Warhol, Henry Darger, artist David Wojnarowicz, and herself. It may not help you feel less alone, but it will make you feel better.