The Cold Millions A Novel
The Cold Millions by Jess Walter, published by Harper Collins on April 20, 2021, is a novel that explores themes of brotherhood, love, sacrifice, and betrayal in early twentieth-century America. This edition spans 401 pages and is presented in English. The story follows the Dolan brothers, Rye and Gig, as they navigate a world marked by economic disparity and social unrest, reflecting issues that resonate with contemporary society.
Readers will find an intimate portrayal of the brothers’ struggles as they seek work and grapple with their differing aspirations. Rye’s desire for stability contrasts with Gig’s commitment to union activism, while their lives intertwine with the enigmatic vaudeville performer Ursula and the powerful mining magnate who threatens their dreams. The narrative delves into the complexities of personal and political conflicts, offering a vivid depiction of a nation at a crossroads, where the fight for fair treatment and justice becomes increasingly perilous.
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An intimate story of brotherhood, love, sacrifice, and betrayal set against the panoramic backdrop of an early twentieth-century America that eerily echoes our own time, The Cold Millions offers a kaleidoscopic portrait of a nation grappling with the chasm between rich and poor, between harsh realities and simple dreams. The Dolans live by their wits, jumping freight trains and lining up for day work at crooked job agencies. While sixteen-year-old Rye yearns for a steady job and a home, his older brother, Gig, dreams of a better world, fighting alongside other union men for fair pay and decent treatment. Enter Ursula the Great, a vaudeville singer who performs with a live cougar and introduces the brothers to a far more dangerous creature: a mining magnate determined to keep his wealth and his hold on Ursula. Dubious of Gigs idealism, Rye finds himself drawn to a fearless nineteen-year-old activist and feminist named Elizabeth Gurley Flynn. But a storm is coming, threatening to overwhelm them all, and Rye will be forced to decide where he stands. Is it enough to win the occasional battle, even if you cannot win the war?[Bokinfo].
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