The Given Day by Dennis Lehane

The Given Day

Coughlin #1

Dennis Lehane

704 pages first pub 2008 (editions)

fiction crime historical mystery mysterious slow-paced

Description

Set in Boston at the end of the First World War, New York Times best-selling author Dennis Lehane's long-awaited eighth novel unflinchingly captures the political and social unrest of a nation caught at the crossroads between past and future. The ...

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Community Reviews Summary of 219 reviews

Moods

emotional 100%
adventurous 60%
dark 60%
reflective 60%
challenging 40%
informative 40%
funny 20%
hopeful 20%
inspiring 20%
mysterious 20%
sad 20%
tense 20%

Pace

medium 66%
slow 33%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 66% | Character: 16% | Plot: 16%

Strong character development?

Yes: 83% | No: 16%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 66% | It's complicated: 16% | No: 16%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 83% | No: 16%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 100%

Average rating

3.95

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