This is the second Dennis Lehane book I've read; I first became interested in him when Mystic River came out and he did a radio interview in which he talked about his experiences working in the child welfare system.
But everyone's a grown-up in this book. I really did enjoy it, although I found the violence surprising and somewhat unsettling, as I did when I read A Drink Before the War (although not as much).
But for all its grit, this novel has a great happy ending payoff that includes a dog. What more could you ask for? Good writing, deft characterization, suspense, happy ending and a dog!
This is an easy, quick read. I think it took me three to four hours. It has something for everyone: suspense, a heist, a mystery, a romance and a dog! Oh, and it starts over Christmas! If you like suspense in an urban setting, and you don't mind a happy ending, I would definitely recommend this novel.
But everyone's a grown-up in this book. I really did enjoy it, although I found the violence surprising and somewhat unsettling, as I did when I read A Drink Before the War (although not as much).
But for all its grit, this novel has a great happy ending payoff that includes a dog. What more could you ask for? Good writing, deft characterization, suspense, happy ending and a dog!
This is an easy, quick read. I think it took me three to four hours. It has something for everyone: suspense, a heist, a mystery, a romance and a dog! Oh, and it starts over Christmas! If you like suspense in an urban setting, and you don't mind a happy ending, I would definitely recommend this novel.
