This Side of Brightness

This Side of Brightness by Colum McCann explores the lives of those connected to the legendary New York City tunnels, from early 20th-century laborers working beneath the Hudson River to a homeless man surviving in the same underground landscape nearly a century later. The novel captures the contrasting worlds above and below ground, highlighting themes of connection, hardship, and resilience across generations. Narrated by Dion Graham, the story offers a vivid portrayal of the city's hidden depths and the enduring human spirit within it.