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Book Review of Charming Billy

Charming Billy
Charming Billy
Author: Alice McDermott
Genre: Literature & Fiction
Book Type: Paperback
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I loved this book. The characters are richly drawn, and the descriptions of the times and struggles of Irish immigrants is well done. More importantly, the moral dilemmas and errors (or rights?) are exactingly described. It was enjoyable, well written and thought provoking.