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Gone, Baby, Gone (Kenzie & Gennaro, #4)

Dennis Lehane
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Gone, Baby, Gone (Kenzie & Gennaro, #4)

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 1999

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Dennis Lehane

Gone, Baby, Gone (Kenzie & Gennaro, #4)

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 1999
Book Details
Pages

412

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Boston, Massachusetts • 1990s

Publication Year

1999

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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Super Short Summary

Gone, Baby, Gone by Dennis Lehane follows private investigators Patrick Kenzie and Angela Gennaro as they search for a missing four-year-old girl in Boston. The investigation uncovers complex moral dilemmas and dark secrets, challenging the protagonists' ethics and commitment to justice.

Reviews & Readership

4.3

43,699 ratings

82%

Loved it

15%

Mixed feelings

3%

Not a fan

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Dennis Lehane's Gone, Baby, Gone is lauded for its gripping plot and deep character development, tackling moral ambiguities in a gritty, realistic manner. Critics praise its suspense and emotional depth but note the dark themes and graphic content may not suit all readers. Overall, it's a compelling, thought-provoking read in the crime genre.

Who should read this

Who Should Read Gone, Baby, Gone (Kenzie & Gennaro, #4)?

Readers who enjoy gripping, morally complex mysteries with strong character development would appreciate Dennis Lehane’s Gone, Baby, Gone. Fans of Michael Connelly’s The Lincoln Lawyer or Gillian Flynn’s Gone Girl will find Lehane’s narrative captivating and thought-provoking, blending suspense with emotional depth.

4.3

43,699 ratings

82%

Loved it

15%

Mixed feelings

3%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

412

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Boston, Massachusetts • 1990s

Publication Year

1999

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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