Synopsis:
Combining edgy suspense and the vivid period detail that made The Given Day a smashing
success, award-winning, bestselling author Dennis Lehane delivers a masterful epic of
Prohibition-era America told through the story of a charismatic young gangster on his
rise through the glitz and the violence of the Roaring 20s. (Oct 2012)
Commentary:
This book has already been optioned by Warner Bro. for actor Leonardo DiCaprio. As a fan of Dennis Lehane’s work, I can’t wait to read this one. My favorite books by him are: Mystic River, Darkness Take My Hand, Gone Baby Gone, Shutter Island and Prayers For Rain. You can preorder your copy here (Amazon) and B&N.
Darkness Take My Hand is the standard by which I measure other mysteries. It’s been a long time since I’ve read it, however, so now looks like a good time to start. Thanks for the reminder and the news about Live By Night.
I thought Darkness, Take My Hand was psychologically scary.
Absolutely, and not ordinarily my cup of tea. The beginning with Patrick and his father made me suck in my breath and I don’t think I let it out until the book ended. As a reading experience, I was riveted.
I have heard good things about Lehane, but I still haven`t read anything by him…
He’s excellent at psychological suspense and moral ambiguity. If you enjoy character driven mystery novels then he would be a good pick for you.
Live By Night sounds like a book I’m really going to enjoy. The movie doubly so!