Review: An Enjoyable Read
Rating: 4 out of 5
Date: 12 5, 2013
The book wasn't really about Al Capone as I had hoped, but it was an enjoyable read. The story shifts back and forth between the year 1930 and present time.In the past we have the story of Meg and the violent goings-on in the small town where she lived. The story centers around the turbulent times of the depression and of when the KKK did as they pleased while most turned a blind eye to it. We also have the love story of Meg and her fiancé, the Deputy, who both strive to keep Meg's little brother and his colored friend safe from harm.In present time is the story of Liz, a history professor with an obsession for Al Capone. The story centers on her quest for love and companionship. By chance she stumbles on an article about Al Capone staying at a hotel in the small town where Meg lived. Wanting to know more about why he was there, she begins to research the happenings of the town from that year, and eventually attempts to solve the mysteries that surrounded all the violence that took place there. All the while, she is on a journey of self-discovery, as she figures out the reasons for her attraction to 'bad boys' such as Al Capone, as well as her personal choices in the men she dates.I found the book to be well written and I enjoyed all the stories that took place throughout. The cast of characters were well-developed and believable. When it comes right down to it, this is a story about love and relationships, about tragedy and the strength to carry on.