The Given Day A Novel
The Given Day A Novel by Dennis Lehane is a reprint edition published by HarperCollins on September 15, 2009. This 720-page work is set in Boston at the end of the First World War and captures the political and social unrest of a nation at a pivotal moment in its history. The narrative follows two families—one black and one white—immersed in a tumultuous environment filled with revolutionaries, anarchists, immigrants, and ordinary citizens, all navigating the complexities of survival and power.
Readers will find a richly woven tapestry of characters and events that reflect the struggles and aspirations of a society in transition. The story delves into the violence and exuberance of a country grappling with its identity during a time of upheaval. Through its exploration of these themes, The Given Day presents a vivid portrayal of the challenges faced by individuals and communities as they confront the forces shaping their lives.
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Set in Boston at the end of the First World War, bestselling author Dennis Lehane’s extraordinary eighth novel unflinchingly captures the political and social unrest of a nation caught at the crossroads where past meets future. Filled with a cast of richly drawn, unforgettable characters, The Given Day tells the story of two families—one black, one white—swept up in a maelstrom of revolutionaries and anarchists, immigrants and ward bosses, Brahmins and ordinary citizens, all engaged in a battle for survival and power. Coursing through the pivotal events of a turbulent epoch, it explores the crippling violence and irrepressible exuberance of a country at war with, and in the thrall of, itself.
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