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The Mole People: Life in the Tunnels Beneath New York City

Jennifer Toth
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The Mole People: Life in the Tunnels Beneath New York City

Nonfiction | Book | Adult | Published in 1995

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Jennifer Toth

The Mole People: Life in the Tunnels Beneath New York City

Nonfiction | Book | Adult | Published in 1995
Book Details
Pages

267

Format

Book • Nonfiction

Setting

New York City • 1990s

Publication Year

1995

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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Super Short Summary

The Mole People: Life in the Tunnels Beneath New York City by Jennifer Toth explores the lives of individuals residing in the underground tunnels of New York City. The book delves into their diverse communities, survival strategies, and unique challenges, providing a glimpse into a hidden world beneath the bustling metropolis.

Mysterious

Dark

Informative

Unnerving

Gritty

Reviews & Readership

4.1

5,897 ratings

61%

Loved it

29%

Mixed feelings

10%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

Jennifer Toth's The Mole People: Life in the Tunnels Beneath New York City offers an intriguing exploration of marginalized communities living underground. While readers find the narratives compelling and eye-opening, some critique the book for its anecdotal approach and questioned accuracy. Overall, it is a thought-provoking but controversial work.

Who should read this

Who Should Read The Mole People: Life in the Tunnels Beneath New York City?

Readers interested in The Mole People by Jennifer Toth would likely enjoy exploring urban sociology, hidden subcultures, and human resilience. Fans of Underland by Robert Macfarlane and Subterranean Lives by David Farrier might find this book equally captivating.

4.1

5,897 ratings

61%

Loved it

29%

Mixed feelings

10%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

267

Format

Book • Nonfiction

Setting

New York City • 1990s

Publication Year

1995

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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