Live by Night
About this book
Joe Coughlin is nineteen when he meets Emma Gould. A smalltime thief in 1920s Boston, his task is to tie her up while his accomplices loot the bank she works in. 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 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 ...
Reader Profile
3.5/5 · 645 readers · 416 pages · ≈ 7 h 42 m · Moderate
How long does it take to read Live by Night?
About ≈ 7 h 42 m — 416 pages, assuming roughly 250 words per page at 225 words per minute.
How many pages is Live by Night?
416 pages in its most-read edition.
What genre is Live by Night?
It sits on the History, Fiction shelves.
Is Live by Night in the public domain?
No — it is still under copyright.
Who are the main characters in Live by Night?
The main characters include A. Andrae.
Where does Live by Night take place?
It is set in United States, Boston (Mass.), Cuba during 1919-1933, 20th century.
Who wrote Live by Night?
Dennis Lehane.