From Library Journal
Nevada is still frontier territory, according to Kasindorf, where people believe ``in the inalienable right to lead whatever life you damn well wish to lead.'' In 1977, a Nevada brothel called the Chicken Ranch was torched by three men, endangering the lives of the 13 prostitutes on the premises. The ``inalienable right'' used to justify this arson was that the Chicken Ranch was encroaching on territory of a more established brothelin short, a ``right'' of self-defense. Kasindorf's description of the complicated legal and political battles resulting from the arson involves a cast of colorful characters. In fictionalized dialogue overladen with often irrelevant detail, she relates this true story of official corruption. Despite the detail, however, the characters emerge only in shadowy outlines, and readers may find the episodic organization distracting. Jack Forman, Mesa College Library, San Diego
Copyright 1985 Reed Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.
Copyright 1985 Reed Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.
