Thorne Smith's "Turnabout" is a quintessential exploration of the caprices of fate and the malleability of identity, intricately woven into a narrative that melds humor, fantasy, and social commentary. Set in the 1920s, a period marked by cultural upheaval and liberal attitudes toward life, this novel employs a playful yet sophisticated literary style that teeters between farce and satire. Smith'Ä...