Title: A sad but honest book
Product review: "Mystic River" is a very good, solid piece of work. It is a murder mystery which seems to plod on and on until the final act throws all your opinions about who the killer is out the window, and does so with a grimy noir that shows the faults of all the characters in an unforgiving light. A great thing about this book is Lehane's ability to show the stark reality of his characters; there's no sugar-coating here, nor is there a happy ending where justice is served. This is a very powerful book, one to stay in your mind long after you're finished.
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