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Jim Fusilli’s new novel takes place in the years surrounding World War II in the dangerous immigrant neighborhood of Narrows Gate, overlooking the Hudson River, where anything can happen—and it usually does. Sal Benno is a neighborhood kid who doesn’t take to school but is able to provide the... read more
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Characters edit
- Hennie Rosiglino: Mother of Bebe Rosiglino.
- Vincenzo Rosiglino: Father of Bebe Rosiglino. Hardworking firefighter married to a very loud, very pushy wife.
- Father Gregory: Pastor of St. Francis of Assisi Church.
- Sal Benno: Young man in Narrow's Gate. Prescient knowledge of mob activities.
- Bebe: Add a description of this character.
- Mimmo
- Rosa
- Bill Marsala
- Leo Bell
- Anthony Corini
- Bruno Gigenti
- Nino Terrasini
- Tyler
- Geller
- Hitler
- Imogene
- Frankie
- Farcolini
- Don Carlo
- Phil Klein
- Enna
- Charlie
- Bamberger
- Dunney
- Pellizzari
- Moran
- Vito
- Tutti
- Gemma
- Bill Jr.
- Ziggy Baum
- Simon
- Sally
Setting & Locations edit
- Sicily
- New York City
- Hollywood
- Zamarella
- Polk Street
- Havana
- Chicago
- New Jersey
- America
- Miami
- Washington
- Zuera
- Narrows Gate
- Los Angeles
- California
- Cuba
- Sandpiper
- Manhattan
- Jersey City
- Caribbean
- Europe
- Italy
- Brooklyn
- Mulberry Street
- Canada
- Bayonne
- Hudson Four
- Grotto
- Poland
- Central Park West
- Argentina
- United States
- Observer Road
- London
- Captain Bridges
- Spain
- River Road
- Chesterfield
- Africa
- Valley
- Avalon
- South Carolina
- Fairview
- St. Patrick
Classification edit
- Library of Congress: Add the Library of Congress Classification.
- Dewey: 813
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