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A review by jackjcaseyv
Small Mercies by Dennis Lehane
challenging
dark
mysterious
reflective
sad
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
Just as a warning, there is a lot of violence and extremely racist dialogue. The writer uses this to portray the darkness that can live within humanity, and tackles modern day problems.
Graphic: Racism, Addiction, Racial slurs, Murder, Violence, Drug use, and Cursing