’s ideology and how it fits into the heritage of novels written in Brooklyn. Lerner is a Brooklyn writer, after all, and his writing is much-loved, particularly within the local bubble of literary cognoscenti. In terms of popularity, the same can be said for Rooney, who has captivated an audience that includes both cool high-school English teachers and.
The hour passed by in what felt like an instant; one could imagine that the dizzying heights and nimble breadth of the conversation were disorienting even for an eager audience. And perhaps it was; when the event closed, tote-bag wielding attendees quietly shuffled out of the cavernous venue and headed to their bikes, or to the bus. These are two artists with the ability to leave listeners shell-shocked by their intellect—and that might be exactly what happened.