Review: A fascinating bit of historical fiction!
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 10 23, 2012
Taking place during the days of Prohibition, Play Him Again follows "bootlegger to the stars" Matthew Hudson, Hud to his friends, in his efforts to seek vengeance for his friend's murder as well as introduce "talkies" to a reluctant Hollywood. This novel is the perfect blend of HBO's Boardwalk Empire laced with old Hollywood. There were no historical gaffes, which pleased me greatly. Cars, guns, situations, etc all rang true for the time period. The background research needed for the setting must have been challenging, but worth the effort. The facts about Hollywood in it's infancy and the bootlegging industry were truly captivating. What struck me most was the dialogue. Some of the best I've ever read in that it never came off forced, contrived, or "cardboard." My only complaint would be in regards to the nautical lingo. I was a bit lost. But, overall, an excellent novel and I really look forward to the next in the series.Disclosure: I received a free copy of this ebook in exchange for my honest review.