OK, Karr did a good job of getting drama and history and characterization in 55 illustrated pages; I'm impressed. But I can't actually say I liked this a lot, because it was over before it had a chance to make an impression on me. Better for the target audience, as it would take them longer than 15 minutes to read.

Karr is a good writer though. [The hotel] was filled with important men. From the size of their cigars, they had to be."" ( )