Small Mercies Book Reviews

AUTHOR
Dennis Lehane
SCORE
4.5
TOTAL RATINGS
798

Small Mercies by Dennis Lehane Book Summary

Instant New York Times Bestseller

“Small Mercies is thought provoking, engaging, enraging, and can’t-put-it-down entertainment.” — Stephen King

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 history.

In the summer of 1974 a heatwave blankets Boston and Mary Pat Fennessy is trying to stay one step ahead of the bill collectors. Mary Pat has lived her entire life in the housing projects of “Southie,” the Irish American enclave that stubbornly adheres to old tradition and stands proudly apart.

One night Mary Pat’s teenage daughter Jules stays out late and doesn’t come home. That same evening, a young Black man is found dead, struck by a subway train under mysterious circumstances.

The two events seem unconnected. But Mary Pat, propelled by a desperate search for her missing daughter, begins turning over stones best left untouched—asking questions that bother Marty Butler, chieftain of the Irish mob, and the men who work for him, men who don’t take kindly to any threat to their business.

Set against the hot, tumultuous months when the city’s desegregation of its public schools exploded in violence, Small Mercies is a superb thriller, a brutal depiction of criminality and power, and an unflinching portrait of the dark heart of American racism. It is a mesmerizing and wrenching work that only Dennis Lehane could write.

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Book Name Small Mercies
Genre Mysteries & Thrillers
Published
Language English
E-Book Size 2.67 MB

Small Mercies (Dennis Lehane) Book Reviews 2024

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Racist. The whole book as racist. None of the characters are likable. I feel no empathy for Mary, her racist daughter, her druggie son, nor her family, and all the other racists in the town. I guess we’re supposed to understand why racists feel the way they do, but that’s a fail. If the all white countries are less problematic for the author, likely bc they hide their dirt better, then maybe he and all the other racists should move there.

Amazing book. Could not put it down. I think this is his best one.

Vivid protagonist. Great portrayal of Southie woman.

Oh Boy!. I was born in Boston. I love the city but hate it’s history. This book brings all the hate and injustices that will forever but a part of Boston’s history. This book, while fictional, hits the nail squarely on its head. There is too much hate in this world and it can not be buried.

Great book. Mary Pat was a awesome character! Really enjoyed reading this book!

Good but kinda thin. Nice little story. A bit disappointing ultimately

Small Mercies. As human as you can get. A tragedy that comes with so many of life’s lessons.

That’s Southie. What a great book! I grew up in Boston during the 70’s and remember so much of what the busing did to our city. Fabulous book!

I will. be reading this story over and over again for the next few years. I suspect it will haunt me forever.

His 2nd best. Could not put this book down. Thank you Dennis for another great read.

Outstanding. Long time fan of his earliest books but not as much of more recent ones. This one brought me right back to his fan club - oh so good.

Great, quick read!. Was surprised at the pace; and the quality of the story. Really enjoyed it! Will be recommending it to friends!

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Summary of Small Mercies by Dennis Lehane

The Small Mercies book written by Dennis Lehane was published on 25 April 2023, Tuesday in the Mysteries & Thrillers category. A total of 798 readers of the book gave the book 4.5 points out of 5.

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