The Given Day A Novel
The Given Day A Novel by Dennis Lehane is a reprint edition published by HarperCollins on September 4, 2012. This 736-page work is set in Boston at the end of the First World War and delves into the political and social unrest of a nation at a pivotal moment in history. The narrative follows two families—one black and one white—who find themselves entangled in a complex landscape filled with revolutionaries, immigrants, and various societal factions, all navigating the challenges of survival and power.
Readers will encounter a richly woven tapestry of characters and events that reflect the tumultuous nature of the era. The story captures the violence and exuberance of a country grappling with its identity amidst chaos. Through its exploration of these themes, The Given Day offers a profound look at the struggles faced by individuals and communities during a time of significant change. This edition is presented in English, making it accessible to a wide audience interested in fiction that examines historical and social dynamics.
Official synopsis Publisher
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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