The Wicked City
The Wicked City
Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2017
Book Brief
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Novel • Fiction
New York City • 1920s
2017
Adult
18+ years
Super Short Summary
In The Wicked City, Beatriz Williams intertwines the lives of people across decades, focusing on the vibrant Prohibition era in New York City and a contemporary narrative. Individuals navigate personal challenges, secrets, and transformative experiences, highlighting themes of resilience and connection through time.
Mysterious
Romantic
Suspenseful
Dark
Reviews & Readership
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Review Roundup
The Wicked City by Beatriz Williams blends historical fiction with mystery, set in Jazz Age New York. Reviewers praise its vibrant period detail and engaging dual timelines. However, some critics find the plot's pace uneven and character development lacking. Overall, the novel offers a vivid setting with entertaining escapism, despite minor narrative flaws.
Who Should Read The Wicked City?
A reader who enjoys The Wicked City by Beatriz Williams is likely drawn to historical fiction with elements of romance and mystery. Fans of F. Scott Fitzgerald’s The Great Gatsby or Kate Atkinson’s Life After Life will appreciate its vivid depiction of the Roaring Twenties and intriguing dual timelines.
11,310 ratings
Loved it
Mixed feelings
Not a fan
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Novel • Fiction
New York City • 1920s
2017
Adult
18+ years
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