The Given Day Audiobook

" This was a fascinating read. Pretty historically accurate. I'd put it in the class with Ken Follett's "The Pillars of the Earth" and "World without End." "

" Once again Dennis Lehane comes through. "

" Not Lehane's usual gritty drama/mystery genre but a really gripping historical fiction with great characters. "

" As always, Lehane's skill with dialogue lifts this tale of Boston's working class from melodrama to a high stakes story of good vs evil. Nora's undoing is worthy of Henry James. "

" This book provided compelling characters in a compelling time in history but the interactions with historical figures and events seemed forced. The actual writing was elegant at times, but I somehow felt the author was winking at me about the improbable coincidences and intersections a little too hard. And for all that violence, not to give anything away, but the end seemed like a tightly wound happy pill that was awfully tough to swallow. It was a not nearly as good attempt at Ragtime. "

" good time period read but not captivating enough to make a page turner. took time to get through "

" My first Lehane book. It was very good. I will look for more of his books. "

" A very good historical fiction novel based in Boston in 1919. Lehane's characters are always so well-thought out though his stories get a little overdrawn. "

" Great book - highly recommend! "

" I enjoyed the characters and the history. The storyline got a little too political and slow. "

" I loved it. This is one of the best books I have read in a long time, and I hated to finish it. It's a long one--700 pages--but well-worth it. "

" Absolutely awesome! Did not want it to end. "

" Honestly, one of the greatest books I've ever read "

" Damn fine read. The babe Ruth stuff is priceless. And that game at the beginning against Luther and his team is some of the best baseball writing ever. Beyond that it's a tough story, and great history. "

" Pretty much a clinic on how to keep the reader engaged through multiple points of view and overlapping story lines. "

" Epic, thrilling, captivating and intelligent . "

" Did not like it at all. Couldn't get past the first quarter. "

" Great if you're a fan of historical fiction! "

" good but the last 100 pages or so were weak "

" By far Lehane's best work...I am a fan of historical fiction and this book is done in a manner that is commendable. "

" It was a bit slow at times and I didn't really care for the chapters that centered on Babe Ruth. But it had good character development and was an interesting story overall. Good pick Camy! "

" Very good read - twists and turns - and touches on many things in Boston around 1920's. Keeps you reading away. Enjoyed it! "

" Good, but not as engaging as some of his other books. Lots of great historical references though. "

" I just love the way this guy writes! "

" Fiction and non fiction come together in this novel, hope Lehane will write more books like this. "

" Too much going on in this book. The story is really about an irish police man and a black man who comes to Boston. Their stories are engaging. Why Babe Ruth is given so much ink is beyound me. It was easy to read this but I thought it was a poorly composed story. "

" It's not the kind of book that makes me want to read it without stopping, but when reading it a chapter or two at a time it's pretty interesting. It made me reflect on a lot of issues, including racism, family, courage and real life where what is meant well doesn't always end well. "

" Completely different from his previous books and much broader in scope, this should win Lehane new legions of fans. So much history about Boston race and labor issues and yet it's so much more than that. Great characters and great situations. "

" "What a wonderful story. Everyone to whom I have recommended this book has enjoyed it. Really-read it!" "

" What a wonderful story. Everyone to whom I have recommended this book has enjoyed it. Really-read it! "