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encyclopediablonde's review
2.0
Largely a rehashing of other nonfiction books on LA, most of which covered the subjects more entertainingly. Becomes a slog by page 350.
saragardinier's review against another edition
challenging
hopeful
informative
inspiring
reflective
slow-paced
4.0
heavenlyspit's review against another edition
informative
inspiring
reflective
medium-paced
esnodgrass's review
5.0
This was an enlightening dive into the history of 1960s social movements in Los Angeles. In the imaginations of many, LA is a whitewashed place without a history. This prevailing image erases the experiences of marginalized communities. This prevailing image erases many marginalized communities and peoples from the vibrant history of LA. Set the Night on Fire eloquently shares this rich history.
This book is riveting. Its 800 pages are filled to the brim with stories and studies told about the unrest around race, class, and sex. The story brings in hundreds of influential players in these years which makes the history feel vast while being extremely personal.
Because of the Davis and Wiener's lived experience of these tumultuous years in LA, this book is an intimate history of an influential decade. This book will become an invaluable piece of history of the history of Los Angeles.
This book is riveting. Its 800 pages are filled to the brim with stories and studies told about the unrest around race, class, and sex. The story brings in hundreds of influential players in these years which makes the history feel vast while being extremely personal.
Because of the Davis and Wiener's lived experience of these tumultuous years in LA, this book is an intimate history of an influential decade. This book will become an invaluable piece of history of the history of Los Angeles.
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