Hot Properties

by Rafael Yglesias

In a novel that probes the inner workings of the Manhattan publishing world--the prestige, power, money, sex, and love--young Patty Lane writes a first novel that transforms her into an overnight cult figure

442 pages, Mass Market Paperback

First published January 1, 1986

About the author

Rafael Yglesias (b. 1954) is a master American storyteller whose career began with the publication of his first novel, Hide Fox, and All After, at seventeen. Through four decades Yglesias has produced numerous highly acclaimed novels, including the New York Times bestseller Fearless, which was adapted into the film starring Jeff Bridges and Rosie Perez. He lives on New York City’s Upper East Side.

Reviews

[Jay · Rating 4 out of 5]

Too many sex scenes but lots of sparkly one liners.

[Susan · Rating 1 out of 5]

It's been a long time since I've read a one-star book. Why did I continue to read a book if I knew from a third in that it was one star? I'm not sure. The sex scenes weren't great, and they were numerous. The writing was fine, I suppose. The plot moved along. I suppose it was for the 'send-up of the literary scene of 1980's Manhattan' that kept me going.