Rules of Civility

by Amor Towles

I thought this would be a story set in the 1930's; full of intrigue, scandal, and fun.  Well, it is, but not like I thought.  It is a reminiscent tale of days gone by.  I enjoyed reading it, but when it was over, I felt like nothing had happened.  A little drab.  A slice of sorrow and regret.  Still, an interesting insight into Manhattan life in the late 1930's.

**!