In this compelling family saga set during a tumultuous era in Boston history, 1960-1984, James Carroll chronicles the lives of two brothers, Nick a...
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Jul 15, 2008
Mike
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Another keeper from the prolific Jim Carroll!
I probably enjoyed his American Requiem more. But this one's still a winner.
In another decade or two, I look fwd to rereading it again. Granted it's over 400 pp. long. So it takes a nice, long chunk of time to digest. But it's well worth the effort in the end.
In many respects, it strikes me like a novelized version of much of the content of Lukas's Common Ground. This one is (more) centered in Charlestown, perhaps; More...
I probably enjoyed his American Requiem more. But this one's still a winner.
In another decade or two, I look fwd to rereading it again. Granted it's over 400 pp. long. So it takes a nice, long chunk of time to digest. But it's well worth the effort in the end.
In many respects, it strikes me like a novelized version of much of the content of Lukas's Common Ground. This one is (more) centered in Charlestown, perhaps; More...
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Jul 20, 2011
Susie
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Maybe because I live in Boston, but I could totally picture everywhere they were and went throughout Boston. I felt like I was right there with them. Interesting read, especially now that Whitey Bulger has been found and brought back to Boston!
Jul 05, 2010
D.
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boston from 60's through 80's, Irish (southies) against the italians. two brothers one a politician/priest, other involved in mob stuff, enjoyed, recommend
Nov 29, 2008
Jim
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great read about 2 brothers growing up in Boston . . . one takes the political route, one becomes a crime boss
Jun 19, 2011
Mike
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A very appealing look at the city of Boston, more particularly, its inhabitants. The period Mr. Carroll covers is the Kennedy era and it's very interesting to read the author's ideas about the relationship between Boston's Irish Catholics and this family that they felt somewhat belonged to them.
While the plot was a little sketchy at times, I found the characters wholly interesting and well depicted.
While the plot was a little sketchy at times, I found the characters wholly interesting and well depicted.
Jan 29, 2008
winniecooper
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great if you live or have lived in Boston. Lots of local places and stories.
Dec 24, 2010
Anne
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Carroll mixes questions of theology and philosophy of life in the story of two brothers with very different lives. He makes some good points about religion. I enjoyed the book and the mystery part of it was intriquing, also.
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