Another City, Not My Own

A Novel in the Form of a Memoir

By: Dominick Dunne

Narrated by: Dominick Dunne

Length: 5 hrs and 17 mins

Publisher's summary

Writer, journalist and chronicler of justice as it relates to the rich and famous, Gus Bailey, like the movers and shakers of Los Angeles, is drawn into the vortex of the O. J. Simpson trial. By day, he is a fixture at the lawyers, the journalists, the hangers-on, and even the judge. By night, he is courted by the most celebrated hosts, from Kirk Douglas to Heidi Fleiss, from Elizabeth Taylor to Nancy Reagan, who delight in the hottest news from the corridors of the courtroom.

Bailey is one of Dominick Dunne's most familiar characters, now caught up in a national obsession with the Trial of the Century. Using real names and faces. Dunne interweaves fact and fiction, the story of both the notorious public trial and the private trials Gus endures as he faces his own mortality. Unique in his perspective, his personal sensibilities, and his ability to produce equally compelling fiction and nonfiction, Dominick Dunne Delivers an account of the sensational trial that probes the consciousness of participants and observers. Another City, Not My Own illuminates the meaning of guilt and innocence, of justice served and justice denied, and of the price and perquisites of celebrity in today's America.

©1998 Dominick Dunne (P)2009 Phoenix

Very good

I liked this. It was an interesting read. A first person account of the OJ trial as told thru a 2nd/3rd person prospective. Enjoyable.

The ring of truth

Re-reading this after OJ Simpson’s death. Fascinating and I can still see Dunne’s face when the verdict was read—completely stunned, mouth hanging open, I loved all of his books, The Two Mrs. Grenvilles was a favorite. I miss his writing and insights so much. It would have been fabulous to hear his take on Meagain Markle. He would have had a field day. Rest in Peace Mr. Dunne.

Riveting

The perfect complement to having watched either recent TV miniseries about the OJ Simpson trial (or both). Recaps the trial highlights but mostly focuses on the gossip behind the scenes, things never brought up in court and never depicted in TV, including a parade of Hollywood A listers depicted by name (despite the author's changing the names of himself and his own family). Even better because it's read by the author. Highly recommended.

Los Angeles

I cringed every time he pronounced Los Angeles. Also, othello. I’m sure people pronounce it that way, but I don’t like it.

great gossip, a good re-listen--narration suits me

First, the murder of Nicole Brown Simpson and Ron Goldman is a crime against two people that was very real and an absolute tragedy to against humanity and especially to their families.

This book is a fictional re-imagining of the subsequent trial amongst OJ's celebrity peers. To someone like me the book feels very real. It follows the trial and drops hearsay in real time. I do not know how this story would hit if you did not follow the OJ trial. I did. This is a book I've read and now an audio I've listened to.

Another City, Not My Own is an indulgent listen for a true crime person and it's a great listen for anyone that wants to revisit the national obsession with convicting OJ --Dominick Dunne skips facts in this novel and sticks entirely to gossip. It's easy to say whatever you like when you are not under oath. If you are new to the OJ trial this book presupposes tons of prior knowledge. Make sure you brushed up on the trial before you read this. Most folks of a certain age won't have to. Nearly every person in America with leisure to listen, followed this trial. I swear when the verdict was read, the country stopped.

Gus Bailey, the protagonist, is a biased reporter. He has his own reasons for believing OJ is capable of murder. Gus' dinner parties parallels the trial. As the trial progresses the drama among the celebrities that Gus namedrops fluffles along.

The narrative arc follows the trial faithfully, with Gus shamelessly along for the ride, dining out on the crime like an old hen. I love it. If he were my friend and I were super shallow I would not get enough of this. I suppose I am the latter.

A very fun book about a cruel crime. It's a clever book and well done. Can't take that away. Some thing that OJ got away with it in criminal court-- it is a fact he got off, but he was convicted of the crime in the civil court. At the end of the day Ron Goldman and Nicole Brown Simpson are still dead.

I do not think that Ron Goldman was just dropping by Nicole's house on an errand to return her sunglasses. Not that it matters.

excellent book just like Dominick Dunne writes

loved it excellent Dominick dunne masterpiece of the OJ Simpson murders must buy you wont bg e able to stop listening to it.

Great entertainment!

I've always liked Dominick Dunne. I watched his show Power, Privilege and Justice over and over. Gus Bailey is Dunne's alter ego and an amiable character . Although the narration was a bit off at times, this was a fantastic listen with a little twist at the end.

Aother City not My Own

This is the first book by Mr Dunn I have not liked. He is much better as a Non Fiction writer.
This book seemed to have facets of all his former writings,and was just not woven together in a cohesive way. I have read all his books and feel no one is better at real life than he.

Not my cup of tea

This is just my opinion and others may love this book. It is the first time reading any of this author's work so I am not sure if all the books are written similarly. I found it to be very narcissistic and with more name drops than content. I know it was supposed to be written more as a fictional memoir but I found it to be so self centered that it became obnoxious. If you are wanting to listen to a book to learn more about the OJ trial, almost everything I heard could have been heard elsewhere more concisely and without having to hear name drops every other sentence. Again, just my opinion.