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Violence
A lot
Significant violence including racial violence, strike suppression, and period warfare aftermath
Language
Some
Moderate language consistent with the adult Lehane style
Sexual Content
Barely any
Brief adult references
Substance Use
Some
Period-appropriate drinking in the Boston Irish tradition
Emotional Intensity
Some
Heavy themes of racial injustice, labor rights, and the violence of maintaining the status quo
What this book is about
Dennis Lehane's sweeping historical novel is one of his finest — a panoramic view of a moment when America almost transformed. Violence is significant, including racial violence and the strike's brutal suppression. Adult historical fiction.
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Racial violence
Labor strike violence
Historical injustice
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