The depth of the story is found not only in the protagonist's journey, but in those who influence her path along the way. Tinker was a mystery to me in the beginning and I despised Katey's selfish friend, Eve, for insinuating herself between Katey and Tinker as I could feel the connection between the two from their first meeting.

I was immediately drawn to Katey as I completely identified with her search to be accepted in circles she wouldn't normally travel in and to be more than her family background was capable of elevating her to. Katey Kontent is a beautifully flawed character as is her complex counterpart Tinker Grey. Rules of Civility takes place in New York City, circa 1938, and chronicles a year in the life of Native New Yorker Katey Kontent in what would prove to be a significant time of self discovery for Katey and consequently a newly made acquaintance named Tinker. This is the story of ascertaining one's true self and having the courage to live with or without all that is contained within that knowledge. The further I ventured into this quiet treasure the more it enveloped all the notions within me that yearn for self comprehension and contentment with where I have been and where I am going.

Rules of Civility is one such book for me. It has been longer than I can actually remember, when upon finishing a book, such powerful emotions are evoked within me that I stop and write in my Reading Journal for an hour trying to capture all the feelings conjured by the exquisiteness of an author's pen.

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