A review by tensy
The Cold Millions by Jess Walter

3.0

An atmospheric novel set in turn of the 20th Century Spokane, WA that follows the Dolan brothers, Gig and Rye, as they try to navigate odd jobs and become embroiled with the International Workers of the World organization. There are quite a few characters that weave in and out of the story, including real historical figures like Elizabeth Gurley Flynn, labor leader and women's rights activist. While I found Walter's details about life in the early 1900s to be quite interesting and well executed, it felt more like a newspaper account and I had a difficult time connecting with most of the characters. It could have been due to the multiple points of view which tended to chop up the flow of the plot and my ability to fully immerse in the story.