City on Fire
by Garth Risk Hallberg
City on Fire by Garth Risk Hallberg holds a mixed reviews rating of 3.42 out of 5, based on 8.6K reader ratings. First published in 2015. The book spans 911 pages.
About City on Fire
New York City, 1976. Meet Regan and William Hamilton-Sweeney, estranged heirs to one of the city's great fortunes; Keith and Mercer, the men who, for better or worse, love them; Charlie and Samantha, two suburban teenagers seduced by downtown's punk scene; an obsessive magazine reporter, Richard, and his idealistic neighbor, Jenny, - and the detective trying to figure out what any of them have to do with a shooting in Central Park on New Year's Eve.The mystery, as it reverberates through families, friendships, and the corridors of power, will open up even the loneliest-seeming corners of the crowded city. And when the blackout of July 13, 1977, plunges this world into darkness, each of these lives with be changed forever.City on Fire is an unforgettable novel about love and betrayal and forgiveness, about art and truth and rock 'n' roll, about what people need from each other in order to live... and about what makes the living worth doing in the first place.
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Author | Garth Risk Hallberg |
| Published | 2015 |
| Pages | 911 |
| Genres | Fiction, Historical Fiction, Fiction, Mystery & Thriller, History |
| Average Rating | 3.42 / 5.00 |
| Total Ratings | 8,553 |
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What genre is City on Fire?
City on Fire is categorized as Fiction, Historical Fiction, Fiction, Mystery & Thriller. Its primary genre classification is Mystery & Thriller.
Is City on Fire worth reading?
Based on 8.6K reader ratings, City on Fire has an average score of 3.42 out of 5.00, which is considered "Mixed Reviews."
How many pages is City on Fire?
City on Fire has 911 pages. It is a longer read suited for dedicated readers.
Who wrote City on Fire?
City on Fire was written by Garth Risk Hallberg. It was first published in 2015.
What is the ISBN for City on Fire?
The ISBN-13 for City on Fire is 9780385353780.0.
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