5/10/2023 0 Comments Reviews for rules of civility![]() ![]() How do you cage a wild thing? How can Tinker go on with his life while tending to his sense of duty? Although Katie and Tinker are far from a thing, they do share something that he and Evey don’t and so this new living arrangement gives them all pause. But after an accident which leaves Eve in a precarious situation, Tinker, perhaps feeling guilty over his involvement, takes Evey in so that she can rehabilitate in luxury. Charming, dashing, full of wit and humor, he befriends Katie and Evey and the three of them pal around the city enjoying a lot of gin, and the memorable meals to go with it. It’s a fast crowd but not without some memorable finds. But when the work day is over, it’s Evey who takes Katie by the hand and the two find themselves living it up with drinks paid for by others. Katie is a working class girl, trying to make a name for herself in the publishing world. Her flirtatious nature and her knack for always knowing where the party is, attracts Katie who is slightly more down-to-earth and sensible. Eve, or Evey, is beautiful, vivacious and impossible to ignore. Nevertheless, I shall try.Īfter Eve accidently dumps a bowl of food into Katie’s lap, the two become fast friends. This is one of those stories that is so full of rich imagery and well-drawn characters that I doubt I can do it justice in summarizing it here. Penguin Books, 9780143121169, 2012, 368pp.įriendship, love, and duty collide amid the backdrop of a glittering New York City in 1938. ![]()
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