Small Mercies by Dennis Lehane

Small Mercies

Dennis Lehane with Regina Reagan (Narrator)

9 hours, 6 minutes • 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 552 reviews

Moods

dark 90%
tense 70%
emotional 67%
sad 57%
challenging 44%
mysterious 36%
reflective 27%
adventurous 10%
informative 10%
funny 3%
hopeful 1%
inspiring 1%

Pace

medium 48%
fast 48%
slow 2%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 68% | Plot: 17% | Character: 13%

Strong character development?

Yes: 64% | It's complicated: 25% | No: 10%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 60% | No: 28% | Yes: 11%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 56% | It's complicated: 22% | No: 20%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

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

Average rating

4.24

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