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| Prayers for Rain (Patrick Kenzie/Angela Gennaro Novels) | 
 enlarge | Author: Dennis Lehane
Publisher: HarperTorch
Category: Book
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Avg. Customer Rating:  (160 reviews)
Sales Rank: 17962
Languages: English (Original Language), English (Unknown), English (Published)
Media: Mass Market Paperback
Number Of Items: 1
Pages: 416
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.5
Dimensions (in): 6.6 x 4.1 x 1.3
ISBN: 0380730367
Dewey Decimal Number: 813.54
EAN: 9780380730360
ASIN: 0380730367
Publication Date: May 1, 2000
Release Date: May 2, 2000
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 Please Dennis, don't hurt any more animals... May 7, 2008
1 out of 2 found this review helpful
...or I'll have to quit you now...it's the admirable hallmark of british mystery writers not to hurt the cat (or dog), or your readers will depart. Of course, please spare the children too...but still, when I encounter cruelty to animals in fiction the whole experience is marred and lessened. Yeah, it's a real gotcha for sympathy but a cheap shot.
Otherwise I totally agree with the brilliance of the story and pacing, plus the audio reader is sublime.
 A Hodge-Podge (2.75*s) February 7, 2008
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
By far the best thing about this book is the reuniting of Patrick and Angela, who had a major disagreement in "Gone, Baby, Gone," though their reunion is pretty low-key. Other than that, the book is a hodge-podge. The plot is too contrived and awkward, jerking along at best. The main characters are not believable in terms of their supposed powers to orchestrate and inflict mayhem. Others appear almost without explanation and are then gone. The violence seems over the top and not authentic. Patrick's over-large, enforcer buddy, Bubba Rogowski, is a goofball, lethal warrior, and improbable seducer of a sexy woman all rolled into one. And the dialog seems overly cutesy, or something.
Lehane just doesn't run a tight ship with this last offering of the series. No way is this book the best of the series or otherwise.
 A Fun Read December 30, 2007
Lehane always writes well. He is especially excellent with this novel. There is excitement, anger, love, and resolution to problems that make this an interesting and enjoyable book.
Highly recommended.
Life can be very unfair to the weak November 6, 2007
Simply an excellent story. Dennis Lehane is one of the best mystery authors today. His writing is tight, has depth, has terrific character development, and best of all is pure fun and enjoyment. The dynamic duo of private investigators Patrick Kenzie and Angela Gennaro is a complex stew of raw emotions, intelligence, manic action and tender introspection. Throw in the tough but gentle giant Bubba and you have a mixture to keep the reader engaged for many fun reading hours. Mr. Lehane simply know how to write a great tale at ALL levels.
Prayers for Rain is the total package. The plot is extremely complex at several different levels. There is a lot going on but fortunately Mr. Lehane is masterful in keeping things straight and on an even keel. The plot is multifaceted but generally it swirls around why an innocent, naive young woman committed suicide by jumping naked off a downtown Boston office building. PI Kenzie becomes involved for altruistic reasons and as the plot unfolds more and more strange events happen. As the story moves rapidly along Kenzie faces his own demons as he attempts to find out Why and Who the dead young lady really is and why she died. Reunited with his live-in partner, fellow PI Angela Gennaro, the story takes off on a roller coaster ride of raw emotions and intelligent super sleuthing. Mafia Dons, ex-girl friends, hulking gentle giants, unethical psychoanalysts, sociopath killers, and a game of financial greed and you get the feel for Prayers for Rain. It is really a thrill ride that a lesser skilled writer could not pull off. Murder, mayhem, love, hate, money, and a few drinks; what more could one ask for in a good murder mystery.
Violence, sex, and explicit language are woven throughout the book. It is all extremely strong at times but also adds flavor and truth to this amazing yarn. When you deal with the underbelly of society you must also expect to be exposed to the unpleasantness of life. This book is not for the squeamish so be forewarned.
Absolutely outstanding character development. No more need be said.
Again a terrific read. Can not be put down once you start so be ready. A good choice for that long international flight. Highly recommended.
A fitting end... October 1, 2007
I love Prayers for Rain not only because it's a great book and you can really see how Lehane is shaping to become more than just a thriller writer but a true literary gem but because Patrick and Angie are really here in fine form. There are a lot of laugh out loud moments, a lot of tense ones too but this book has so much heart, it's amazing. Usually when a writer gets to their fifth book, they start to teeter out, take the high road. But not Lehane. Prayers is great not only for its story and its characters but also its heart.
I also hate Prayers for Rain. However, its not the book's fault. It's only because it's the last in the series for right now. And We're left wanting much, much more.
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