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My Take
Lehane writes Boston the way Faulkner wrote the South: the city is practically a character, full of grief, loyalty, and working-class menace. Mystic River alone would secure his legacy, but the fact that Clint Eastwood, Ben Affleck, and Martin Scorsese all turned his books into major films tells you how cinematic his storytelling is. What I love is that he never sacrifices literary weight for genre thrills; his crime novels ache. His move into prestige television with The Wire only deepened my respect. He's one of the few writers who can break your heart inside a page-turner, and I'll read anything he publishes.
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Overview
Dennis Lehane (born August 4, 1965) is an American author and screenwriter from the Dorchester neighborhood of Boston, Massachusetts, and a graduate of Eckerd College. He is best known for crime novels including Mystic River, Gone Baby Gone, and Shutter Island, several of which were adapted into acclaimed films. He has also written for television, contributing to series such as The Wire and Boardwalk Empire.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Dennis Lehane
- Name (Japanese)
- デニス・ルヘイン
- Reading
- でにす・るへいん
- Born
- August 4, 1965 (age 61)
- Origin
- Dorchester (Boston), Massachusetts, United States
- Occupation
- Author / Novelist / Screenwriter
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Leo / Snake
2. Background
- University
- Eckerd College
Awards & achievements
- Writers Guild of America Award
- 2013 Edgar Award for Best Novel
- 2002 Anthony Award for Best Novel
- 1998 Nero Award
- 1995 Shamus Award
- Dilys Award
3. Links
- Official sitehttps://dennislehane.com/
- Wikipedia (English)https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dennis%20Lehane
- Wikipedia (Japanese)https://ja.wikipedia.org/wiki/%E3%83%87%E3%83%8B%E3%82%B9%E3%83%BB%E3%83%AB%E3%83%98%E3%82%A4%E3%83%B3
- Wikidatahttps://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q311744
4. About this entry
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Frequently asked questions
When was Dennis Lehane born?
Dennis Lehane was born on August 4, 1965 and is 61 years old.
Where is Dennis Lehane from?
Dennis Lehane is from Dorchester (Boston), Massachusetts, United States.
What does Dennis Lehane do?
Dennis Lehane works as Author, Novelist, Screenwriter.
Where did Dennis Lehane study?
Dennis Lehane attended Eckerd College.
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