The Given Day - Softcover

Lehane, Dennis

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0061668214 ISBN 13: 9780061668210

Publisher: Harperluxe, 2008

Synopsis

An epic tale set at the end of World War I follows the experiences of a family whose lives mirror the political unrest of an America caught between its well-patterned past and an unpredictable future. By the author of Mystic River. (Historical Fiction)

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Review:

`The acclaimed author of Mystic River has produced a contender for the Big American Novel... not only a powerful, beautifully written novel, but the best kind of history lesson.' -- The Daily Mail

'Sprawling, enthralling...Every sentence is a treat, every image vivid.' -- Sunday Telegraph, Jan 18 2009

'Superb'
-- Telegraph Magazine, Jan 17 2009

'The Given Day stands in the great tradition of the American novel, setting an enthralling personal story against a great sweep of history. The result is epic, romantic and intelligent. I loved it.'
-- Kate Atkinson

'Wrenchingly suspenseful...A majestic, fiery epic [with] a rich, intricate story.'
-- THE NEW YORK TIMES, 18 Sept 08

`Although Lehane is keen to offer a complete historical portrait of Boston after the First World War, he does not stint on characters and plot either. It is an accomplished balancing act.' -- The Daily Express

`The Given Day is Dennis Lehane's massive, enormously readable new novel..' -- The Scotsman

Book Description:

The NYT bestselling crime writer brings us a masterful American literary epic.

About this edition

• Publisher: Harperluxe
• Publication date: 2008
• ISBN 10: 0061668214
• ISBN 13: 9780061668210
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 1069