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416
Novel • Fiction
Boston, Massachusetts • 1980s
2001
Adult
18+ years
Mystic River by Dennis Lehane follows three childhood friends, Dave, Jimmy, and Sean, who are forever changed by a traumatic event involving Dave's abduction. Twenty-five years later, they're drawn back together when Jimmy's daughter, Katie, is murdered, prompting Sean, now a detective, to investigate. This entangles them in a web of suspicion, secrets, and vengeance, testing their bonds and moral convictions.
Dark
Mysterious
Gritty
Emotional
Suspenseful
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Dennis Lehane's Mystic River captivates with its masterful storytelling and deeply complex characters. Critics praise the novel's gripping narrative and atmospheric detail. Some feel the pacing drags in parts, but the emotional depth and suspense are highly commended. Overall, it's a compelling read for fans of psychological thrillers.
Fans of dark psychological thrillers with rich character development and moral complexities will enjoy Dennis Lehane's Mystic River. Similar to works like Gillian Flynn's Gone Girl and Michael Connelly's The Lincoln Lawyer, Lehane's novel appeals to readers who appreciate gripping, multi-layered crime stories with a focus on human nature.
153,327 ratings
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Mixed feelings
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416
Novel • Fiction
Boston, Massachusetts • 1980s
2001
Adult
18+ years
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