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West Side Story

By: Irving Shulman
Narrated by: Christian Barillas
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The classic novelization of one of Broadway’s most enduring and beloved musicals, updated with a beautiful new cover.

Maria is young and innocent and has never known love—until Tony. And Tony, searching for life beyond the savagery of the streets, has discovered love for the first time with her, too.

But Maria’s brother is the leader of the Sharks and Tony had once led the rival Jets. Now, both gangs are claiming the same turf and with tensions rising to the point of explosion, it seems there is no way to stop a rumble.

Tony promised Maria that he would stay out of it. But will he be able to keep his word or will their newfound love be destroyed by violence or even death?

Evocative and unforgettable, this novelization brings out all of the depth, drama, and beauty of one of the most enduring stories in the history of American theater. Genre Fiction Historical Urban Classics Historical Fiction

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I thought the voices for the Cuban girls was hilarious because it sounded like they were making fun of them but I'm sure they weren't

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Both versions of the film are my favorite musical but this novelization sucks the magic out of the story. If you are fan of the movie, pass on this novelization.

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