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Shrines of Gaiety
by Kate Atkinson
Atkinson is one stellar author. The plots are complicated having many story threads that almost miraculously come together in the end. It is always in her conclusions that you realize every small detail in the story had a purpose.
This is about the roaring 20s in London. Based loosely on a real woman who commanded the nightclub scene, this features numerous strong independent young women and either bumbling or rotten men, both rich and poor. This reveals a lot about why the 1920s were "roaring" due to the after effects of WW-I. Most of the violence is not graphic, and this new age of sexual openness is implied. What is straightforward though are the issues facing women: abortion and poverty.
Excellent enjoyable portrayal of an era that made a name for itself.
This is about the roaring 20s in London. Based loosely on a real woman who commanded the nightclub scene, this features numerous strong independent young women and either bumbling or rotten men, both rich and poor. This reveals a lot about why the 1920s were "roaring" due to the after effects of WW-I. Most of the violence is not graphic, and this new age of sexual openness is implied. What is straightforward though are the issues facing women: abortion and poverty.
Excellent enjoyable portrayal of an era that made a name for itself.