Reviews by Professionals and Readers
BOOKLIFE Editor's Pick
"Levine brings the city to life, welcoming readers into a place and time where a neighborhood was a person’s entire world and generations circled around each other, in good times and in bad...Levine’s fast-paced, sharp dialog and spot-on ambiance slowly tease out the characters’ stories...Readers will fall in love with this novel.."
Sacramento Book Review
"A Warm hearted tour of Brooklyn with a narrator reader's can't help but love."
San Francisco Chronicle
"With a deft handling of dialogue and dialect and clear affection for her well-drawn characaters, Levine has created a story that warms the heart."
***** 5 stars Brooklyn Valentine Will Touch Your Heart!
Reviewed in the United States on Oct. 31, 2023
"Rachel Levine unveils a memorable host of characters whose quirkiness, charm, and utter humanity drive the plot of this comic and enduring love story. With her playwright’s skill in crafting dialogue, Levine creates a true valentine to the Brooklyn of her childhood and the people and places she remembers so vividly."
***** 5 stars Great read especially if you like Bklyn & romance
Reviewed in the United States on Sept. 3, 2023
"This book was thoroughly delightful. Very nostalgic for Bklyn & NYC as it was 40-50 years ago. And I love romances and this one was differently constructed but a great read!ople and places she remembers so vividly."
***** 5 stars Funny & Entertaining!
Reviewed in the United States on July 14, 2023
"Sweet. Funny. Unique characters, witty dialogue.."
***** 5 stars I Laughed Out Loud & Reminisced About Brooklyn
Reviewed in the United States on August 7, 2023
Growing up in Brooklyn, I experienced the joys of roaming about the streets, the parks, the subways, and most of all sitting in a taxi with my mothers boyfriend.
The characters here just jump out and are way more interesting than I expected.
Whether you’re from Brooklyn, live there now, or just want to experience the joys of that borough, I recommend you pick up this book!
I bought five copies to send to my friends. Can’t wait to share!!
***** 5 stars A New Yawk Romance with a wonderful NYC cab driver as the hero.
Reviewed in the United States on Aug. 2, 2023
"This book is funny and substantial, covering cultural and ethnic differences so seamlessly that we know we must be in Brooklyn. I loved the depiction of Jewish-Italian, Sal and Terry, the runaway bride from Wisconsin. (...) Just lovely, pick it up today."
***** 5 stars Good Things Will Happen To You If You Do The Right Thing!
Theresa O
Reviewed in the United States on Sept. 29, 2023
"Enjoyed reading. Actually read it in two days couldn’t wait to see where the connection of the two main characters was going to lead. I actually cheered! Read it … you will not be disappointed!"