Let the Great World Spin
by Colum McCann
Award History
| Award | Year | Status |
|---|---|---|
| International Dublin Literary Award | 2011 | Winner |
| National Book Award for FictionFiction | 2009 | Winner |
About This Book
On 7 August 1974, Philippe Petit walked a tightrope between the Twin Towers of the World Trade Center. Below, in the streets of New York City, the lives of a dozen New Yorkers converge on this single day: a monk in the Bronx, two hookers on 125th Street, a grieving mother on Park Avenue, a computer programmer, and more. A stunning mosaic portrait of New York in the 1970s.
About the Author
Colum McCann is an Irish-American novelist and short story writer, one of the leading figures in contemporary Irish literature writing in English. Born in Dublin, Ireland, he has lived in the United States for many years and is a citizen of both countries. Let the Great World Spin (2009) won the National Book Award for Fiction and the International Dublin Literary Award. Read more →
