City of the Century
Book Review
I've had this book on my shelf for about a year, and I've been looking forward to reading it. Also, as I have read it, I was interrupted many times with other things. So, my impressions of it are somewhat skewed. And, this was my first history of a major city that I read.
On the whole, I liked the book. Subjectively, however, I felt like Miller went into too much detail sometimes. I gleaned a ton of great info on Chicago, but usually the first third of the chapter was enough, and then the rest felt like extra that only an enthusiast would want. And, perhaps that is who Miller is targeting here. I have a book on NYC that I am going to read soon, and we will see what I think of that. I'm wondering if I don't like to read the history of cities as much as individuals or countries.
I am nuts about books. I read on all kinds of topics. I attempt to review each book I read for the sake of my own enrichment as well as conversation starters with others.
You never know what you will find in an attic! Usually there is a hodgepodge of things buried under dust.
Most of what is included here are notes to myself. The majority of folks will not find interest in these posts.