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One of the Best Novels of 2007
• Chicago Tribune
• Chicago Sun-Times
• Christian Science Monitor (top 19)
• The LAist (top 8)
• New York Public Library (top 11)
• The Onion (top 6)
Winner of the Langum Prize for the best American historical novel of the year
A Bestseller
• New York Times
• Boston Globe
• Los Angeles Times
• Wall Street Journal
• BookSense
• Publishers Weekly
Heyday is, according to the publisher, "a
brilliantly imagined, wildly entertaining tale of America’s
boisterous coming of age—a sweeping panorama of
madcap rebellion and overnight fortunes, palaces and
brothels, murder and revenge—as well as the story
of a handful of unforgettable characters discovering
the nature of freedom, loyalty, friendship, and
true love. In the middle of the nineteenth century, modern
life is being born: the mind-boggling marvels of photography,
the telegraph, and railroads; a flood of show-business
spectacles and newspapers; Wall Street awash with money;
and giddy utopian visions everywhere. Then, during a
single amazing month at the beginning of 1848, history
lurches...." more
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- Los Angeles Times, Ft. Worth Star-Telegram: "Utterly
believable. Characters that are vivid and convincing. A major historical
work of lore and wisdom, irony and humor — the kind of historical
novel that has always been the most satisfying to read."
- New York Times Book Review: "Teeming with extravagantly vivid characters. It's a band-concert of a novel, a parade in
honor of overreaching. There is something moving, a stirring spirit, in the
energy of its amazement."
- Baltimore Sun: "Simply stellar. A tour de force. Playful. Andersen gets it all just right. Captivating and thoroughly engaging story with a quintet of compelling characters and an epic resonance."
- Portland Oregonian: "Marvelously detailed, mixes vivid characterization and propulsive narrative into an addictive stew of a book. The depth, insight and sheer storytelling glee make Heyday such an absorbing and illuminating read. A fantastic book."
- Chicago Tribune: "Cascading , rambunctious and playful. A clever, tongue-in-cheek cultural kaleidoscope of the mid-19th century."
- Christian Science Monitor: "Chock-full of the vibrant energy of the 19th century New World."
- Cleveland Plain Dealer, Denver Post, Philadelphia Inquirer, Chicago Sun-Times, New York Sun, Atlanta Journal Constitution,
Houston Chronicle, Minneapolis Star-Tribune, Newark Star-Ledger, St. Louis Post-Dispatch,
St. Petersburg Times, Washington City Paper: "Exhilarating. Heyday explores previously uncharted territory. Deserves instant acceptance
into the ranks of Doctorow's Ragtime and
Vidal's Lincoln."
- New York Daily News: "A
sweeping tale of historical intrigue. Sly and expansive. Heyday is
a gold mine of ideas."
- Parade: "Extensive research and spot-on social commentary. Will charm
and amuse even the most reluctant students of history."
- Rocky Mountain News: "Sharp wit. Remarkable detail and
genuine charm. It's hard not to be swept along. A satisfying theatricality. 'Go west, young man' has rarely been followed
with such verve. A superb work of fiction. Hold on to your hats."
- Toledo Blade: "Masterful portrait of a Gangs of New York-era Manhattan. Elegant, rollicking, a hoot and a holler."
- Edomonton Journal, Montreal Gazette: A "giant yet sweet-and-easy read. The 19th century is alive in the book. Contagious beauty."
- Entertainment Weekly: "Like
a long-lost literary treasure. Heyday is
too hard to put down. If its ripping plot twists don’t hook
you, then you’re bound to be snared by the scads of riveting historical
details. It’ll be just as enjoyable in 150 years as it is today. Grade: A"
- New York: "A
swift, rich, thrilling voyage, an adventure of the highest order."
- The New Yorker: "Andersen's intricate plotting and his
command of period detail keep the book moving. The issues the
characters grapple with are as important now as they were in
the nineteenth century."
- Vanity Fair: "Manic
energy, fanatical research, and a wicked sense of humor. Enthralling.
A joyful, wild gallop through a joyful, wild time to be an American. "
- Newsweek: "Meticulous research. A
page turner. A pleasure, pure and simple, with a slam-bang finale."
- 02138: "Stirringly original. Luminous vignettes.
Playful and witty. His feel for the period is unimpeachable. Splendid. Heyday has
a remarkable unity, and gorgeous, robust prose."
- Daily Candy: "Mischievous. Enthralling. A total crowd-pleaser."
- PopMatters: "One of America’s most talented novelists. Vrtually every page of this book is filled with memorable insights. Andersen orchestrates it all masterfully. Truly impressive."
- Elle: "Uproarious. A boisterous adventure."
- Vogue: "A lavish, wide-angled portrait. Sweeping
and satisfying, an exuberant vision."
- Kirkus: "Over-the-top fireworks."
- Library Journal: "Utterly engaging.
Terrific. Highly recommended."
- Publishers Weekly: "Delightful,
intelligent. A true novel of ideas. Rowdy, knowing—and wholly American." more
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