Books
by Jennifer Egan
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Manhattan Beach |
Set largely in the waterfront areas of New York during WWII, and in particular the Brooklyn Naval yards, we follow the fortunes of Anna Kerrigan and her family, their struggles and some extraordinary triumphs. Characters convincingly drawn, and background material exquisitely researched, from gangland and dockside protection rackets, to touching and tender depictions of family and workplace relationships forged and disrupted in this challenging place and time. Unputdownable! Great holiday read.
(Margaret Teh - bwl 89 Summer 2018) |
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