A Kidnapping on Wall Street by Isaac Penn Examines Desire, Consequence, and Growth
Isaac Penn's book A Kidnapping on Wall Street is a literary novel that hearkens back to 19th century classics, by examining themes of love, duty and ambition in modern-day New York. The book paints a realistic and emotionally complex picture of people trying to figure out who they are and who they want to be in a world full of stress and expectations. The main character in the book is Molly Fisher, a smart and independent woman who is at the center of a complicated emotional rivalry. Three men are after Molly, and their values and ways of loving are very different. Every relationship makes her question her beliefs and forces her to deal with her own doubts about commitment and meaning. Maurice Cohen is known for being stable, caring, and morally restrained. His family, cultural memory, and Jewish tradition all shape how he sees the world. Maurice values being responsible and making long-term commitments, but he often has trouble expressing his feelings because he is emotionally res...