A Drink Before the War by Dennis Lehane

A Drink Before the War

Kenzie & Gennaro #1

Dennis Lehane

267 pages • first pub 1994 (editions)

fiction crime mystery thriller dark mysterious fast-paced

Description

Patrick Kenzie and Angela Gennaro are tough private investigators who know the blue-collar neighborhoods and ghettos of Boston's Dorchester section as only natives can. Working out of an old church belfry, Kenzie and Gennaro take on a seemingly si...

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Community Reviews Summary of 1,483 reviews

Moods

dark 85%
mysterious 73%
tense 64%
adventurous 23%
reflective 17%
sad 17%
challenging 14%
emotional 14%
funny 8%
lighthearted 2%

Pace

fast 60%
medium 39%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 55% | Plot: 40% | Character: 3%

Strong character development?

No: 52% | It's complicated: 26% | Yes: 21%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 36% | It's complicated: 32% | No: 28% | N/A: 4%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 70% | No: 16% | It's complicated: 8% | N/A: 4%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 47% | It's complicated: 38% | No: 14%

Average rating

3.82

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