- Hardcover: 474 pages
- Publisher: Random House Value Publishing; First Edition edition (Jan 13 1989)
- Language: English
- ISBN-10: 0517563150
- ISBN-13: 978-0517563151
- Product Dimensions: 23.4 x 15.5 x 4.1 cm
- Shipping Weight: 2 Kg
- Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: #2,405,027 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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From Library Journal
A beautiful, impassioned Zionist, a rising young politician, and an Irish rebel set sail from Boston harbor in a ship loaded with guns and ammunition to play their part in the Irish rebellion of Easter Sunday, 1916. Rich in historical detail, The Rising of the Moon gives us a Boston teeming with life and spirit, a Boston invigorated by the influx of immigrants, people like the Irish, all fighting for a place in the new world. Martin is an accomplished writer, effectively contrasting these Irish Americans with their kin in the old country, kept alive by the spirit of a centuries-old rebellion: two groups that for all their differences, unite for a common cause. This is a stimulating and moving tale, full of action and passion, and sure to have wide appeal. Recommended. Lydia Burruel Johnson, Mesa P.L., Ariz.
Copyright 1987 Reed Business Information, Inc.
Copyright 1987 Reed Business Information, Inc.
Review
After skidding into thriller territory with his implausible Nerve Endings (1983), Martin returns successfully to the historic Boston of his rousing first novel, Back Bay (1979), in this violent, gripping tale - set in 1916 - of IRA-gunrunning, Southie politicking, and interfaith lust. Sexual tensions mirror political tensions here, and the catalyst for both is Irish revolutionary Padraic Starr, in Boston to buy guns for the impending Easter Rebellion in Ireland. Within hours of his arrival, Starr kills an English agent hot on his trail and runs for help to his slicker, softer American cousin, Tom Tracy, a rising politico working for legendary Mayor James Curley (one of several historic figures - Louis Brandeis is another - tossed enthusiastically into the plot by Martin). Tom hides Starr but refuses to help further; that is, until his tempestuous Jewish girlfriend, Rachel Levka, meets and falls for the macho Irishman (whose sexy seductions of Rachel are depicted with appropriate steam). Taunted by Starr and teased by Rachel - a Zionist whose revolutionary zeal matches Start's - Tom finally helps Starr hijack a trainload of guns. Days later, provoked by a second British agent's violent attack on himself and Rachel, Tom agrees to accompany Starr to Ireland (with Rachel in tow) to deliver the guns - and to avenge a longstanding wrong, now made urgent by Starr's conscience-pricking presence: to kill the traitorous Irish magistrate who condemned Tom's dad to the gallows 20 years earlier by falsely accusing him of conspiring to kill Queen Victoria. After a long sea voyage punctuated by mutiny and arson, the trio finally reach Ireland. There Starr and Rachel quickly die in the Rebellion; but Tom kills the magistrate and returns to America, at peace with himself. Far-fetched motivations; but turbulent, sexy, and ultimately compelling melodrama decked out with colorful historical trimmings. A storytelling treat for Martin fans, and newcomers. (Kirkus Reviews)
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4.0 out of 5 stars
Gripping and Suspenseful,
By Ryan (Stockbridge, MI USA) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Rising Of The Moon (Mass Market Paperback)
"The Rising of the Moon" is a fantastic book for those who enjoy romance and action all in one. It takes place in Boston in the year 1916. William Martin really makes history come alive. Irish immigrant Tom Tracy is trying to become a successful politician, while also trying to have a love live with his Jewish girlfriend, Rachel Levka. But when Tom's cousin, Padraic Starr comes to Boston, Tom has to make a decision on having a safe life in Boston, or avenging his father's death back in Ireland. Rachel must choose between her love for Tom Tracy, and her desire for Padraic Starr.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Too bad its out of print,
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This review is from: Rising Of The Moon (Hardcover)
Publishers make strange decisions on books that I'll never understand. "The Rising of the Moon" is William Martin's story of Irish immigrants in Boston and the struggle towards independence of the Irish Republic. The story has a steady metered pace about it that causes reflection on past events and current day events. While Mr. Martin may not agree, the struggle for independence in Ireland mirrors the American struggle a century and a half before, but also foreshadows the struggles of the Palestinians for a home land today. The book explores the deep nationalistic sentiments that drive a people towards independence. Demonstrating how passionate those drives may be and how at times those passions cause unintended pain and grief that time can't erase. I think he toys with the notion that the end does not always justify the means, but in the end leaves the reader to decide. At times a very disturbing book, yet always captivating and provocative, the ending will surprise you This book should not have been removed from the shelves of bookstores, The novice William Martin reader will be deprived of perhaps his most personal essay on independence, the central theme in his works. For those of you who have enjoyed the historical tails of Martin, make the extra effort to find a copy of "Rising". I promise you won't be disappointed. You will be challenged though.
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5.0 out of 5 stars
Too bad its out of print,
By Charles Andrews - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: Rising Of The Moon (Hardcover)
Publishers make strange decisions on books that I'll never understand. "The Rising of the Moon" is William Martin's story of Irish immigrants in Boston and the struggle towards independence of the Irish Republic. The story has a steady metered pace about it that causes reflection on past events and current day events. While Mr. Martin may not agree, the struggle for independence in Ireland mirrors the American struggle a century and a half before, but also foreshadows the struggles of the Palestinians for a home land today. The book explores the deep nationalistic sentiments that drive a people towards independence. Demonstrating how passionate those drives may be and how at times those passions cause unintended pain and grief that time can't erase. I think he toys with the notion that the end does not always justify the means, but in the end leaves the reader to decide. At times a very disturbing book, yet always captivating and provocative, the ending will surprise you This book should not have been removed from the shelves of bookstores, The novice William Martin reader will be deprived of perhaps his most personal essay on independence, the central theme in his works. For those of you who have enjoyed the historical tails of Martin, make the extra effort to find a copy of "Rising". I promise you won't be disappointed. You will be challenged though. 5 of 5 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars
EXTRAORDINARY!!!!!,
By J. A. Clark - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: Rising Of The Moon (Mass Market Paperback)
You need a thesaurus solely dedicated to the word "Remarkable" for a review to give its justice to "The Rising of the Moon". Martin's descriptions of early 20th century Boston far surpass similar works such as "The Alienist" or "Ironweed". Wonderful portrayals of the Irish immigrants struggle for acceptance and political power in Boston, the city that gave birth to our countries ideals. One mans fanatical struggle for those same ideals in his mother land, Ireland, eventually bring these exiting characters to the shores of Ireland to fight it's own battle for independence from British rule. This book should be cone-shaped because it moves at supersonic speed. The first chapter grabs you hard, and each following chapter is better then it's predecessor. When you reach the final 200 pages, prepare yourself, go to the bathroom, get something to drink, make sure your comfortable, because I guarantee, you won't want to move until you've finished. Nothing in this book is predictable. It's well plotted and the reader will be thrilled with surprises to the very end that will leave the reader emotionally drained. Even though this book was 471 pages, Martin is one of the few story tellers that has the ability to cary a book for 1000 pages and the reader is still crying for more. This was the best book I've read all summer, and found it's way into my top 20 books of all time. A publishing felony is being committed everyday this book remains out-of-print.
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
4.0 out of 5 stars
Gripping and Suspenseful,
By Ryan - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: Rising Of The Moon (Mass Market Paperback)
"The Rising of the Moon" is a fantastic book for those who enjoy romance and action all in one. It takes place in Boston in the year 1916. William Martin really makes history come alive. Irish immigrant Tom Tracy is trying to become a successful politician, while also trying to have a love live with his Jewish girlfriend, Rachel Levka. But when Tom's cousin, Padraic Starr comes to Boston, Tom has to make a decision on having a safe life in Boston, or avenging his father's death back in Ireland. Rachel must choose between her love for Tom Tracy, and her desire for Padraic Starr.
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