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A Dangerous Business by Jane Smiley

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hopeful mysterious medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? It's complicated
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

4.25

I really enjoyed this slim book.  The story was unexpected.  Smiley was able to make the setting a character as much as the people.  She took the "Whore with a heart of gold" trope and turned in on it head in a very delightful way.

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