New York City

New York City is the most populous city in the United States. At the time of the novel, it is Zuckerman’s city of residence. In the narrative, Zuckerman moves about New York City to see his agent, to see an investment specialist, and simply to observe human life as fodder for future fiction. In a New York City deli, Zuckerman meets Alvin Pepler by chance. The next day, Zuckerman runs into Pepler again right outside Zuckerman’s apartment building. Towards the end of the novel, Zuckerman temporarily leaves New York City to visit his parents in Miami and then to visit his original hometown of Newark.

Newark

Newark is the most populous city in the state of New Jersey. Zuckerman was born and raised in Newark, but he eventually moved to New York City to pursue a writing career. Zuckerman has fond memories of his...