Small Mercies by Dennis Lehane

Small Mercies

Dennis Lehane

320 pages • first pub 2023 (editions)

fiction literary mystery dark emotional reflective fast-paced

Description

The acclaimed New York Times bestselling writer returns with a masterpiece to rival Mystic River—an all-consuming tale of revenge, family love, festering hate, and insidious power, set against one of the most tumultuous episodes in Boston’s histor...

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Community Reviews Summary of 377 reviews

Moods

dark 92%
tense 69%
emotional 66%
sad 59%
challenging 45%
mysterious 35%
reflective 26%
informative 11%
adventurous 9%
funny 4%
hopeful 1%
inspiring 1%

Pace

medium 49%
fast 47%
slow 2%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 70% | Plot: 16% | Character: 13%

Strong character development?

Yes: 65% | It's complicated: 25% | No: 9%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 61% | No: 26% | Yes: 12%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 55% | It's complicated: 24% | No: 20%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 89% | It's complicated: 6% | No: 3%

Average rating

4.25

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