Darkness, Take My Hand by Dennis Lehane

Darkness, Take My Hand

Kenzie & Gennaro #2

Dennis Lehane

480 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 1,015 reviews

Moods

dark 91%
mysterious 73%
tense 65%
emotional 43%
sad 39%
challenging 34%
adventurous 21%
funny 8%
reflective 8%

Pace

fast 56%
medium 43%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 47% | Plot: 47% | Character: 5%

Strong character development?

Yes: 50% | It's complicated: 38% | No: 11%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 50% | Yes: 38% | No: 11%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 50% | Yes: 38% | It's complicated: 11%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 77% | No: 22%

Average rating

4.08

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