pick78/150 An interesting look at one of the pivotal years in American history. While the author does stray from his subject at times, he does detailed work discussing the causes that led to monumental events of 1920, and also discusses the ramifications those events had on future generations. 3 ⭐⭐⭐ 1/2
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pickAnother set in 1920s NYC. I will definitely be reading the sequel.
so-soI like the 1920s, and while I enjoyed historical aspects of this book (e.g. the slang and fashion), it seemed to be missing some things (like any awareness of the Great War or the Spanish Flu epidemic). A bit (actually, maybe more than a bit) idealized, but still a relatively enjoyable read.
6/10
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“Prohibition makes you want to cry into your beer and denies you the beer to cry into.”
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pickHis writing style is so engrossing. Even within each of these short stories, he is so vivid in the characters, emotions, settings, and themes. I enjoyed the majority of them. Many of the plots had those great kicker moments right at the end that make a short story really sing. There were a few that had frustratingly racist moments, and one in particular that was very racist.
