Title: The Pit: A Story of Chicago
Author: Frank Norris
Genre: Early 20th Century Muckraker Novel
Pages: 416
Rating (out of 5 stars): ****
Reviewed by: Ben
Description: Follows the life of the protagonist, Laura Dearborne, and her relationship with her husband.
Thoughts: The description is very short because I don't want to give too much away about what happens in the plot. Suffice it to say that this is a book all about how your career can take over your life if you aren't careful. It was especially interesting to me because it is all about "the pit," which is the Chicago Board of Trade (like the game of the same title). There's something very compelling, competitive, and consuming about betting on trades in the market. This book tells the story of how the Pit almost ruined a man and his wife. It made me think about my career choices and what I really want in life.
Disclaimer: None at all.
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