Whiskey River

Rating:
Summary: A good feel for the prohibition era in Detroit
Review: Loren Estelman really captured the feel of the early days of Prohibition in Detroit. This book offers an 'inside' look at the rumrunners and other organized crime operations that centered in Detroit in the late 1920s and early 30s. It was well written, so it held my interest. The grittiness of gang-related activities in Detroit were laid out sparingly but without trying to gloss over the underlying ugliness of the time and the men involved. I will read more of Estelman's books in the not-too-distant future.

Rating:
Summary: I Am In Awe
Review: Loren Estleman is one of the most intelligent and sensitive writers living today and Whiskey River is true "Estleman." In addition to the standard plaudits attributed to his writings his works include an honesty, imagination, and sensitivity to the human condition simply not found in other writers' works. If I may quote from other reviews whose writers say it better than I can (with all due respect and credit): a Chicago Tribune reviewer said, "Estleman could rewrite the Ann Årbor phone book and I'd pay to take a peek."; another reviewer from the Washington Post Book World said, "--you will want to call up your closest friends to read them your favorite paragraphs." Amen.

Rating:
Summary: Great Read
Review: This book is the first in a triology, yet it also a great stand alone read. Told in the first person by a Detroit reporter in the roaring twenties which gives it a great 'you are there' feel. Full of action, suspense and a little sex it is a great read for the beach or a rainy afternoon.

Rating:
Summary: Great Read
Review: This book is the first in a triology, yet it also a great stand alone read. Told in the first person by a Detroit reporter in the roaring twenties which gives it a great 'you are there' feel. Full of action, suspense and a little sex it is a great read for the beach or a rainy afternoon.