Small Mercies
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A vivid, intense, yet soulful story of community, bigotry, the fierce love of kin - all set against a historical moment in the streets of Boston and the wider U.S. On one level it's a mystery and a story of retribution. Yet, there's layers of thoughtful characterization, insightful description of place and time plus a stark reminder that hatred and violence still fester in the tightest knit of communities.
I doubt I will read a better book all year. This is sheer brilliance from Dennis Lehane. He captures Boston in the seventies so well. And Mary Pat, the central character, is so memorable I don't think I'll ever forget her.