herself in order to survive. Despite the intimate nature of this novel it carries a truth that relates to three prominent everyday themes of power, money and compassion.

The drive to be the ultimate force in town creates hard-core criminals that involve themselves in any business possible. At the local lounge, 'the Bradely Bar', many of

pay back debts through paid services.(pg.21)

these thugs can be found trying to look important and powerful. One corner of the bar is a haven for thieves and petty criminals.(pg.7) In another corner large men wearing three-piece suits drinking their usual liquor and smoking endlessly strive to show their tough

Despite the harsh and at times crude reality of this novel, compassion plays a large role in developing the story. A glamorous prostitute named Ilona Tomory has a sympathetic way with her customers which baffles the onlookers while enraging the other.(back of book) Ilona style is not only professional but she chooses those in which she sees fit. Her choices are those men who really are in need, they are not the best looking and have an unconfident air about them.(pg.135) Ilona Tomory is not only about

in life an

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