Michael M. Greenburg goes into compendious detail about the debacle ... Greenburg’s writing is technical, and never especially artful, but I was held in suspense.
A compelling tale of professional and business responsibility amid the uncertainties of technological innovation ... The book’s title signals Greenburg’s adversarial stance, and its final sentence accusing LeMessurier of 'his willingness to risk all' clearly states the author’s belief that LeMessurier is to blame. The book, though, is better read as a praiseworthy story of how individuals and organizations came together, without rancor, to act responsibly in the face of a potential crisis.
A propulsive account ... Greenburg offers fascinating insights into what the episode meant for the era’s economically struggling New York as well as captivatingly nuanced descriptions of the world of scientists, bureaucrats, architectural critics, thesis-writing undergrads, and others who are involved in an undertaking as massive as the building of a skyscraper. It’s a thrilling saga of a disaster averted by dedicated professionals
