Nearly lost after its anonymous publication in 1926 and only recently rediscovered, When Washington Was in Vogue is an acclaimed love story writ... read full description
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Apr 21, 2010
Michelle
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Having no idea what to expect, I found When Washington was in Vogue to be a fascinating, first-hand picture into an era that was pivotal for both ethnic and gender diversity. At first, the subject matter is decidedly uncomfortable. I am not the target audience. In fact, having grown up in the 80s and 90s, I was taught to ignore the issue of race because race does not impact how I interact with others. However, with this novel, I not only could not ignore this issue, I was forced to deal wit
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Jun 16, 2007
SunnyD
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this was a difficult read for me...a book club selection. i just couldn't get into it. it's a story told through letters, during the harlem reniassance but set in washington DC. the writer of the letters is writing to his friend back in harlem about all his experiences in DC among the black elite crowd. he fits right in as he is stuffy too. although i'll give him credit for the fact that he did not 'pass' as he could have. that was not something many people chose to do at that time if the
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Mar 01, 2011
Evangeline
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Very entertaining, though it works more as a glimpse into Washington DC of the early 1920s than an actual novel.
This photograph gives an excellent visual for the book
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This photograph gives an excellent visual for the book
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Jun 09, 2011
Nmartino
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Interesting story about middle class African Americans in the 1920's in Washington, DC.
Mar 07, 2008
Kristen
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A neat book that speaks of DC in its heyday for African Americans. The book was written to prove that the U Street area was every bit as fun and full of culture and high-living as 125th Street in NY. It's told through a series of letters (without the accompanying responses); many of the letters address important social issues of the day. I thought that style was very inventive and clever -- a good way to raise awareness without getting too preachy or having to artificially weave incidents int
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Aug 14, 2011
Dana
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I found this at "Frugal Muse" and bought it out of desperation to find something...the description of the book compares it to the Great Gatsby...it was written during the Harlem Renaissance and was interesting from a historical perspective. The story line was a little "loopy", but I did like reading it...some parts made me chuckle as was intended...
Oct 04, 2008
Sienna
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Besides a hurried and cheesy ending, this book is FLAWLESS. It has to be the best book I have read in years, and it takes place during the Harlem Renaissance. It battles racism, literature, and love, all in 300 pages, and it is magnificient.
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