The New Deal

The New Deal

Jonathan Case2015
"The Waldorf Astoria is the classiest hotel along the Manhattan skyline in 1930s New York City. When a charming woman checks in with a high-society entourage, a bellhop and a maid get caught up in a series of mysterious thefts. The stakes quickly grow perilous, and the pair must rely on each other to discover the truth while navigating delicate class politics" --
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Maggie Gordon@maggieg
3 stars
Aug 13, 2022

The New Deal is a thrilling romp of a story set in 1930s New York at the Waldorf Astoria. The back of the book claims that Case deals with racial and class issues, but don't expect much from this aspect. There is recognition that inequities exist, but this is a pulpish cat burglar tale that isn't aspiring to be much else. However, being a pulpish cat burglar tale is a perfectly fine thing to be, and The New Deal is silly, exciting, and fun to read. The art is absolutely amazing as well. All in all, a simple, but enjoyable read.

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Nora @ngoldie
4 stars
Jun 1, 2023
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Dario Santos @dario
3 stars
Aug 15, 2022
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Tess @tessica_beaver
5 stars
Aug 12, 2022