Darkness, Take My Hand by Dennis Lehane

Darkness, Take My Hand

Kenzie & Gennaro #2

Dennis Lehane

336 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 1,046 reviews

Moods

dark 92%
mysterious 76%
tense 69%
emotional 42%
challenging 38%
sad 38%
adventurous 19%
funny 7%
reflective 7%

Pace

fast 57%
medium 42%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 47% | Plot: 47% | Character: 4%

Strong character development?

Yes: 50% | It's complicated: 40% | No: 10%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 50% | Yes: 35% | No: 15%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 55% | Yes: 35% | It's complicated: 10%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 80% | No: 20%

Average rating

4.08

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