Summary
From the Oscar-nominated filmmaker comes a complex and sweeping historical novel about Henry Ford - the Elon Musk of his day - and the violent rise of the Ford Motor Company in 1920-30’s Detroit, featuring strikes, riots, misbegotten jungle expeditions, and the story behind Ford’s private army.
“Crucible’ is a sprawling, mural-like novel that engages with the process, the spirit and especially the conflicts of breakneck industrial progress… with a dynamic vision of American history.” …
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9781685892272 |
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| ISBN-10: | 1685892272 |
| Author: | John Sayles |
| Publisher: | Melville House Publishing |
| Imprint: | Melville House Publishing |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Number of Pages: | 496 |
| Release Date: | 24 February 2026 |
| Weight: | 780g |
| Dimensions: | 238mm x 162mm |
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A Southern California Independent Bookstore Best Seller
“Rich, Enthralling… rambunctious…” —Alida Becker, The New York Times
“A sprawling, mural-like novel that engages with the process, the spirit and especially the conflicts of breakneck industrial progress … [with] a dynamic vision of American history.” —Sam Sacks, The Wall Street Journal
”… an ambitious, polyphonic tale that captures America’s industrial history through the panoramic lens of a social historian and the moral scrutiny of a dramatist… . A veritable ecosystem of struggle and aspiration, Sayles’ historical tale is a fierce, symphonic reckoning with the cost of American progress.” —Booklist
”… Sayles offers a propulsive view into the era’s rapacious capitalism and rapid social changes. This textured tale will resonate with readers concerned about workers’ rights and corporate greed.” —Publishers Weekly
”…the message is simple and potent: Unchecked corporate power is a path to the mistreatment of humans, but people have the capacity, together, to win back their dignity… well-researched…” —Kirkus Reviews
“An epic tale focused on the legendary automobile tycoon Henry Ford.” —The Times (UK)
About The Author
John Sayles
John Sayles is an independent filmmaker, screenwriter, actor, and novelist. He has twice been nominated for the Academy Award for Best Original Screenplay, and once for the National Book Award. He has written eight novels, including, most recently, Jamie MacGillivray and To Save the Man.
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