The Given Day (Coughlin #1)

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by Dennis Lehane (Goodreads Author)

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Is this a book a woman who isn't interested in sports would enjoy? Fiction?
Wanda Adams I think so. There's a lot about racism and crime in this book. The writing is thick and rich, and if you don't like sports, you may pick up some thing…moreI think so. There's a lot about racism and crime in this book. The writing is thick and rich, and if you don't like sports, you may pick up some things about baseball through this. The historical facts are also right on point.(less)
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I noticed this book is part of a series. Do you have to read them in order? Or can you jump around?
Karen Johnston They are stand alone books but are enriched by reading in order so you have the past histories which are built upon. In other words, my preference wou…moreThey are stand alone books but are enriched by reading in order so you have the past histories which are built upon. In other words, my preference would be to read them in order but if I just had one of the later books in my hands I'd go ahead and read it.(less)
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