Mystic River
- Pages
- 416
- Language
- EN
- ISBN
- 9780060584757
- Reading Time
- ~7h 17min
Mystic River is a book by Dennis Lehane. It has 416 pages.
About this book
Dennis Lehane’s debut novel examines how childhood trauma reverberates through decades of adult life. Set in Boston’s working-class Irish-American communities, the narrative centers on three friends whose bond is fractured by a shared childhood incident. Years later, when one man’s daughter is found murdered, the investigation draws each friend into a complex web of suspicion, guilt, and competing loyalties. Lehane’s work deliberately subverts traditional crime fiction conventions by prioritizing psychological realism over procedural mechanics. The novel explores themes of neighborhood honor, the elusive nature of justice, and how unresolved wounds shape moral decision-making. Widely noted for its literary ambition and character-driven structure, the book earned the Edgar Award for Best First Novel and established Lehane’s reputation for blending gritty urban settings with sustained emotional inquiry. By focusing on the internal landscapes of ordinary men confronting extraordinary circumstances, the narrative offers a measured examination of memory, accountability, and the enduring weight of the past.
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Mystic River has 416 pages.
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Dennis Lehane’s debut novel examines how childhood trauma reverberates through decades of adult life. Set in Boston’s working-class Irish-American communities, the narrative centers on three friends whose bond is fractured by a shared childhood incident. Years later, when one man’s daughter is found...
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Mystic River was written by Dennis Lehane.