Darkness, Take My Hand by Dennis Lehane

Darkness, Take My Hand

Kenzie & Gennaro #2

Dennis Lehane

511 pages • first pub 1996 (editions)

fiction crime mystery thriller dark fast-paced

Description

Master of new noir Dennis Lehane magnificently evokes the dignity and savagery of working-class Boston in Darkness, Take My Hand, a terrifying tale of redemption.Patrick Kenzie and Angela Gennaro’s latest client is a prominent Boston psychiatrist,...

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Community Reviews Summary of 947 reviews

Moods

dark 89%
tense 78%
mysterious 73%
sad 47%
emotional 42%
challenging 36%
adventurous 21%
funny 10%
reflective 10%

Pace

fast 52%
medium 47%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 46% | Plot: 46% | Character: 6%

Strong character development?

Yes: 53% | It's complicated: 33% | No: 13%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 46% | Yes: 40% | No: 13%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 46% | No: 40% | It's complicated: 13%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 80% | No: 20%

Average rating

4.07

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