Sin in the Second City
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Book Club Reading Lists: Second City

Sin in the Second City depicts life in Chicago during the early 1900's. Brothels were a dime a dozen and white slavery was all the rage. The Everleigh Club was one of the most prestigious "businesses" of that time.

Book Club Reading Lists: Second City Opinion

Even though this book is a work of non-fiction, it reads, for the most part, as a fictionalized novel. I was intrigued by the goings on of that time. The madams of the Everleigh Club led me to do a lot of thinking. I feel that they were slightly hypocritical. They "employed" women in their illegal brothel, but treated them with respect. Even as I am writing this, I cannot understand how they had such opposing actions.

It was interesting to read about the opposition to the brothels and the competitiveness with the other brothels as well. Extensive research was put into this book and if you enjoy reading about this time period, you will enjoy this work.

Book Club Reading Lists: Second City Discussion Questions

1. How do you feel about Minna and Ada's business?
2. Did you find Minna and Ada to be likeable?
3. How did you feel after reading Sin in the Second City?

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