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A review by fitzyfitz88
Gone, Baby, Gone by Dennis Lehane
challenging
dark
emotional
mysterious
reflective
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
This was a gut wrenching read, and I mean that in the best way possible. There is one hell of a mystery here that kept me guessing until the final reveal. It will leave you questioning Kenzie's decision after you've read the final page.
One thing I have always loved about private detective novels is how they pit a principled character against a harsh and un-caring world. They put them and the reader through an emotional gauntlet and see where the chips fall. This novel wears its moral grayness on its sleeve and offers no easy answers. What hope is there for people in a world that chews them up and spits them out? Is following the law always the correct decision? Who decides what is right and wrong? And what gives them the right? Can the ends ever justify the means?
Lehane is a hell of an author. This is easily one of my favorite detective stories and should not be missed by fans of the genre.
One thing I have always loved about private detective novels is how they pit a principled character against a harsh and un-caring world. They put them and the reader through an emotional gauntlet and see where the chips fall. This novel wears its moral grayness on its sleeve and offers no easy answers. What hope is there for people in a world that chews them up and spits them out? Is following the law always the correct decision? Who decides what is right and wrong? And what gives them the right? Can the ends ever justify the means?
Lehane is a hell of an author. This is easily one of my favorite detective stories and should not be missed by fans of the genre.