The Mole People: Life in the Tunnels Beneath New York City
Nonfiction | Book | Adult | Published in 1995
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Anthropology•
PsychologyNew York City • 1990s
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Arts & Culture•
Poverty1995
Adult
18+ years
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
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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.
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.
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267
Book • Nonfiction
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Anthropology•
PsychologyNew York City • 1990s
•
Arts & Culture•
Poverty1995
Adult
18+ years
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