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Book Review of Paradise Alley

Paradise Alley
Paradise Alley
Author: Kevin Baker
Genres: History, Literature & Fiction
Book Type: Paperback
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Helpful Score: 3


This book purports to be the story of three women. It is not however just about those women. It is also about the men who orbit around their lives. It crosses from Ireland all the way to the battlefields. Each chapter is told from one of the characters points of view. I found this an easy way to keep up with the various characters.
I was engaged in the storyline. I found myself really enjoying reading the book and letting the plot unfold with each narrative. This book truly deserves all the honors it has gotten. It has taken three days of NYC history and illuminated it for me.
This book is WELL worth the read.