Is There Still Sex in the City?

Is There Still Sex in the City? presents a candid look at dating and relationships for women over fifty in contemporary New York and the Hamptons. The book draws from author Candace Bushnell's experiences following her divorce at age 50, blending memoir with fiction to chronicle this next chapter of life. The narrative follows a group of friends - Sassy, Kitty, Queenie, Tilda Tia, and Marilyn - as they navigate the modern dating landscape of Manhattan and "The Village." These women encounter various scenarios from Tinder matches to attention from younger men, all while managing their established lives and relationships. The book explores how romance, sex, and partnership have evolved in the digital age, particularly for women in their middle years. Through its examination of contemporary dating culture and aging, this work reflects on female friendship, reinvention, and the search for connection in a rapidly changing social landscape.

Most readers found this book different from what they expected - less a sequel to Sex and the City and more a memoir about dating and relationships after 50. Many reviews note it reads like disconnected essays rather than a cohesive narrative. Readers appreciated: - Raw honesty about aging and dating - Humor in describing dating app experiences - Cultural insights about wealthy NY social circles Common criticisms: - Lack of clear story structure - Too much focus on privileged Manhattan lifestyle - Missing the wit and energy of original Sex and the City - Characters feel underdeveloped "The stories feel scattered and incomplete," noted one Amazon reviewer. "She jumps between first and third person randomly," said another. Ratings: Goodreads: 3.2/5 (2,800+ ratings) Amazon: 3.5/5 (500+ ratings) Barnes & Noble: 3.3/5 (100+ ratings) Many readers suggest skipping this book and re-reading the original Sex and the City instead.

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🗽 The book draws fascinating parallels to Bushnell's earlier work "Sex and the City," which became the basis for the iconic TV series - but this time explores dating 20+ years later 💝 Bushnell wrote this book following her own divorce at age 50 and subsequent move to The Hamptons, making many of the experiences particularly authentic 📱 The book coined the term "Cubbing" - the phenomenon of younger men pursuing older women through dating apps, reflecting a real cultural shift in modern dating 📺 Shortly after publication, the book was optioned for a TV series by Paramount Television, though development was later impacted by the pandemic 👥 Many characters are composites of real women in Bushnell's social circle, offering genuine insights into the experiences of successful women dating in their 50s in New York's elite circles