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Do you need my help? It was always the first question he asked. They called him when they had nowhere else to turn. Raised and trained as part of a top-secret programme, he was sent to the worst places in the world to do things his government denied any knowledge of. Then he broke with the programme and disappeared. But now someone's on his tail. Someone who knows he was once known simply as Orphan X.
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Outstanding
- By Alan on 25-01-17
Summary
With all the grit and barely veiled violence of The Godfather, Live By Night is another masterful example of the brooding gangster novel. Lehane's vivid cast of characters are utterly believable and his plot is as complex as it is thrilling.
Joe Coughlin is 19 when he meets Emma Gould. A small-time thief in 1920s Boston, he is told to cuff her while his accomplices raid the casino she works for. But Joe falls in love with Emma - and his life changes forever.
That meeting is the beginning of Joe's journey to becoming one of the nation's most feared and respected gangsters. It is a journey beset by violence, double-crossing, drama, and pain. And it is a journey into the soul of prohibition-era America....
A powerful, deeply moving novel, Live by Night is a tour-de-force by Dennis Lehane, writer on The Wire and author of modern classics such as Shutter Island, Gone, Baby, Gone and The Given Day.
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- AWH
- London
- 23-12-12
One of my favourites of 2012
I really enjoy Dennis Lehane novels - I dont think Ive read (or listened to) one that I haven't thoroughly enjoyed, This was no exception - brilliantly well written plotted and read. Its hard to say more without veering into spoiler territory but this was one of my favourite novels of 2012 and is highly recommended.
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- holden
- 16-04-17
simply brilliant book narrated perfectly
I didn't realise how good Dennis lehane was until this month I plenty of good reading to look forward too. plus. well done audible it had tears laughter, violence and incredible characters
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- Jen
- 10-03-17
Loved it!
I literally couldn't stop listening to this but not wanting it to end at the same time!
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- Rupert
- 06-02-17
Brilliant, very complex and compelling
couldn't get to see the film, but can understand why it is long. There is such a lot going on. But, very hard to stop listening .. even for the 2nd time!
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- ian
- United Kingdom
- 05-02-17
Wow
I could not stop listening to this book. I have listened to near one hundred books now and this is in my top five.
Awesome narration and story didn't want it to end.
If you like gangster films this is up there with goodfellas and casino.
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- Liam W
- 03-02-17
Great book
Listened to this over 3 long car journeys, got really into it and the time flew by. Great story and the narration is easy.
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- Dallas Winston 9
- East Yorkshire
- 02-02-17
An Outlaw becomes a Gangster!
What did you like most about Live by Night?
Yes, this audiobook was good. I liked the development throughout the novel of Joe and the players around him. The best book I've engaged with in a long time. Vivid, violent and intelligent! I highly recommended this book.
What other book might you compare Live by Night to, and why?
It's not a book but the TV series Broadwalk Empire and to a lesser degree Peaky Blinders. The film Outlaws.
What does Adam Sims bring to the story that you wouldn’t experience if you had only read the book?
Subtle yet strong a first class narrator.
Did you have an emotional reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry?
Moments of dread. Moments of triumph.
Any additional comments?
This book is a well kept secret. Brilliant gangster book. Really developed Joe character, in a way similar to what Puzo does with Micheal in the Godfather. Very talented writer, Lehane delivered his story with literally grace.
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- Pete
- 27-05-15
Slow but steady
I don't know whether it was the narration or the story but I didn't find it as gripping as I though I would. Saying that, I get bored easily and rarely finish books, however I finished this, and was sad that it had ended, but I probably won't be buying World Gone By.
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- Michael
- 16-04-17
Predictable
Nothing new to the genre but well constructed novel. The violence is measured and action not unbelievable. The characters you can warm to but the book feels like one big 'penny dreadful'. I just felt I knew what was going to happen next. If you want this book, I think it best to listen to it rather than buy a copy and read it 'old school' as Adam Sims does an excellent job narrating the story.
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- antonio
- 14-03-15
A tough gangster story by a great writer
The novel follows the criminal career path of Joe Coughlin, one of the sons of a corrupt police officer described in Lehane’s prior book “The Given Day” (which have not YET read).
It’s a though gangster story with likable and authentic characters, an engaging plot, witty and realistic dialogue and moments of real suspense alternated with times of reflection and observation of Florida and Cuba in the prohibition times. A thoroughly thrilling and satisfying read in every way.
If you know Dennis Lehane , this is a book at par with the prior ones ; if you do not, here is an excellent opportunity to discover a great writer !