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Manhattan Beach is a 2017 historical novel by American writer Jennifer Egan. Set mainly in Brooklyn during World War II, it follows Anna Kerrigan as she works at the Brooklyn Navy Yard and trains as a diver, a role associated with wartime ship repair. The novel is intended for readers of historical fiction and explores work, family, gender, crime, and changing opportunities during the wartime period.
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Who is the main character in Jennifer Egan’s Manhattan Beach?
The novel follows Anna Kerrigan, who works at the Brooklyn Navy Yard during World War II. Her story also intersects with her father Eddie Kerrigan and nightclub owner Dexter Styles. [Jennifer Egan’s official site](https://manhattanbeach.jenniferegan.com/books/manhattan-beach/)
Why does Anna Kerrigan train as a diver in Manhattan Beach?
Anna trains as a diver because wartime ship repair creates a need for specialized workers. The Brooklyn Navy Yard setting places her career inside the industrial effort of World War II.
When was Manhattan Beach published?
Manhattan Beach is a historical novel published in 2017. It is set mainly in Brooklyn during the World War II era.
What is the Brooklyn Navy Yard’s role in Manhattan Beach?
The Brooklyn Navy Yard is Anna Kerrigan’s workplace and the center of her diving ambitions. It gives the novel a wartime industrial setting involving ships, repair work, and changing roles for women.
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