Prayers for Rain by Dennis Lehane

Prayers for Rain

Kenzie & Gennaro #5

Dennis Lehane

375 pages first pub 1999 (view editions)

fiction crime mystery thriller mysterious fast-paced
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This book is ideal for readers who seek fast-paced, psychologically intense crime novels exploring the depths of human depravity and the moral complexities of justice.

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The master of the new noir, Dennis Lehane delivers a shattering tale of evil, depravity, and justice that captures the dark realism of Boston’s gritty blue-collar streets.Private Investigator Patrick Kenzie wants to know why a former client, a per...

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Community Reviews

3.99
based on 1,536 reviews

Moods

dark: 85%

mysterious: 82%

tense: 74%

adventurous: 34%

emotional: 20%

sad: 17%

challenging: 14%

funny: 5%

reflective: 5%


Pace

48% of readers chose fast
42% of readers chose medium
8% of readers chose slow
fast
medium
slow

Plot or character driven?

69% of readers chose Plot
26% of readers chose A mix
4% of readers chose Character
Plot
A mix
Character

Strong character development?

21% of readers chose Yes
34% of readers chose Complicated
43% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

Loveable characters?

31% of readers chose Yes
54% of readers chose Complicated
13% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

Diverse cast of characters?

13% of readers chose Yes
4% of readers chose Complicated
78% of readers chose No
4% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

Flaws of characters a main focus?

45% of readers chose Yes
27% of readers chose Complicated
27% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

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