"Reviewers said Ghost Country was rich, astonishing and affecting in the way it blended comedy, magic, and a gritty urban realism in a breathtaking ride along Chicago's mean streets"
- Sara Paretsky
About this Quote
This quote is referring to the unique Ghost Country by Sara Paretsky. The reviewers of the unique applauded it for its special mix of categories. They kept in mind that the novel was "abundant, amazing and impacting" in its combination of funny, magic, and a gritty city realism. The book is set in Chicago and follows the characters on an exhilarating journey through the city's mean streets. The customers were impressed by the way Paretsky had the ability to integrate these various components into a cohesive and amusing story. The book has actually been applauded for its creativity and for its capability to record the essence of the city of Chicago.
This quote is written / told by Sara Paretsky somewhere between June 8, 1947 and today. She was a famous Author from USA.
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