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80 ratings,
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published
December 1st 1997
by Penguin
(first published 1993)
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Paperback, 448 pages
isbn
0140267697
(isbn13: 9780140267693)
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THE WASHINGTON POST calls Lois Battle "a born storyteller". Her novel STORYVILLE describes a ragtime city within a city--the largest, most n…more
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Read in January, 2003
It's the late 1800s in New Orleans and "the district" has been legalized thanks to Alderman Storey. The plot is weak; the last chapter moves several decades forward. The characters are not well-developed. I think the author was trying to commend the women for their foresight, business acumen and independence ... but then again ... Basically this is a poorly crafted soap opera.
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Read in November, 2009
This was one of those that made you feel like you were there, and doesn't everyone want to be in New Orleans for awhile?
I thought the event that brought Julia and Kate together was somewhat predictable but no less sad and ultimately life-changing for all the players. I agree with those who thought the end was too rushed. Speaking of the end, I can't figure out if it was a happy one or not. I could argue for or against I suppose, but all I can say for sure is that I felt melancholy...more
I thought the event that brought Julia and Kate together was somewhat predictable but no less sad and ultimately life-changing for all the players. I agree with those who thought the end was too rushed. Speaking of the end, I can't figure out if it was a happy one or not. I could argue for or against I suppose, but all I can say for sure is that I felt melancholy...more
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Oh my goodness I loved this book!!!! The end was kind of a disappointment compared to the rest of the novel... BUT, blahblahblah I am gonna start a book blog about my new "reading project" where I'll talk about this book, and all the ones to come. So once I get it set up, go there to read about Storyville, OR, check it out yourselves ;)
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Read in July, 2008
I really loved this book - makes you want to learn all about storyville. I loved the way the author played storyville against the women's suffrage movement. One of my top ten ever!
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Read in January, 1999
love this book! it is so passionate, so raw. the characters are very different from myself. i love seeing inside their minds and seeing how and why they operate the way they do.
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Am definately going to read as many of her books as I can get my hands on.
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Read in January, 1993
As I recall, this was quite melancholy but I like books about New Orleans
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Read in February, 2008
Intersting story - decent writing. One false historical fact!
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Read in January, 2001
Loved this historical fiction about New Orleans.
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Mar 27, 2008
Michelle
marked it as to-read
Not sure why, but I want to read this book.
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