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Small Mercies by Dennis Lehane
4.5
emotional sad tense fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven: A mix
Strong character development: Yes
Loveable characters: Complicated
Diverse cast of characters: Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

Gosh this book is soooo good 
My favorite read I think of this year 
Based in Boston in 1974 during the cities school desegregation 
Such a meaningful read about a mothers determination and rage and love for her children 

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