Billy Phelan’s Greatest Game
Billy Phelan’s Greatest Game by William Kennedy, published by Simon & Schuster in 2012, is a work of fiction that spans 314 pages. The narrative follows Billy Phelan, a poker player, pool hustler, and small-time bookie navigating the gritty atmosphere of a Depression-era town. As he maneuvers through the complexities of Albany’s sporting life, Billy’s resourcefulness and personal code of honor are tested when he becomes embroiled in the kidnapping of a political boss’s son.
Readers will find a vivid portrayal of the challenges faced by individuals during a tumultuous period in American history. The story delves into themes of action and adventure, highlighting Billy’s journey from the fringes of society to a pivotal moment of redemption. Kennedy’s depiction of the seedy underbelly of a city striving to ignore the realities of the Depression offers a compelling backdrop for Billy’s experiences and choices.
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Billy Phelan, a slightly tarnished poker player, pool hustler, and small-time bookie, moves through the lurid nighttime glare of a tough Depression-era town. A resourceful man full of Irish pluck, Billy works the fringes of Albany sporting life with his own particular style and private code of honor until he finds himself in the dangerous position of potential go-between in the kidnapping of a political boss’s son. In relating Billy’s fall from the underworld grace and his storybook redemption, Kennedy captures the seamy underside of a brassy, sweaty city that would prefer to pretend that the Depression doesn’t exist.
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