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burner_32's review against another edition
dark
informative
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
eblyth's review against another edition
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
emstox's review
5.0
Lehane's master work! A historical fiction of the 1919 Boston Policemen's Strike and the relationship between a white, Irish-American cop and black, MidWestern man with a hidden past. Wonderful book!
talkykaty's review against another edition
1.0
This was such a slow book and I really didn't enjoy it, which is weird because I love Lehane.
There was also a huge disconnect for two long between the protaganists and their connection wasn't revealed until far into the book.
There was also a huge disconnect for two long between the protaganists and their connection wasn't revealed until far into the book.
hopecaldwell's review against another edition
3.0
Lately, I've read about Africa, Iraq & Afghanistan and my next book will be set in occupied Paris during WWII. Thought it might be time to read something about this country!
This is a sprawling epic set in Boston (& a little in Tulsa)right after WWI. Well-drawn out characters that even include Babe Ruth, my least favorite of the book.
This is a sprawling epic set in Boston (& a little in Tulsa)right after WWI. Well-drawn out characters that even include Babe Ruth, my least favorite of the book.
littletaiko's review against another edition
4.0
This was a well written and gripping novel that is the first in a trilogy. Set in Boston at the end of WWI it captures the social and political tensions of the city. It has a family saga, Babe Ruth, and even worked in the great molasses flood.
melohpa's review against another edition
4.0
This was a tome (700 pgs), but very well written and a story line that keeps you captivated. Interspersed with fascinating and little known facts of American history (at least little known to me!): 1918 influenza pandemic, 1919 great molasses flood, Babe Ruth, Boston police strike and the rise of the NAACP. Reading about the early days of the Labor movement and following the struggles of the Boston PD in their attempts to get fair wages and working conditions reminded me of why I do what I do in helping to represent working people and Unions and how important it is.
Quote: "Do you know the primary difference between men and gods? No Sir. Gods don't think they can become men."
Quote: "Do you know the primary difference between men and gods? No Sir. Gods don't think they can become men."
mnyberg's review against another edition
4.0
An historical fiction story told from basically 3 different perspectives. I found the themes of corruption and labor strife very interesting but the racism and child abuse was hard to listen too (Audible version, performer very good). The first half of the book is a bit to slow in pace but the second half really picks up steam.
noonis's review against another edition
4.0
really good. part of this reminds me of another story but i can't recall what.