"[1] The cover features a photograph taken by Eugene Richards during protests outside of South Boston High School in September 1974.

"[1] NPR praised the novel's timeliness and its exploration of racism, noting, "At once a crime novel, a deep, unflinching look at racism, and a heart-wrenching story about a mother who has lost everything, this narrative delves into life in the projects at a time when the city of Boston struggled with the desegregation of its public school system.

"[3] Kirkus called the book "a taut, gripping mystery [that] is also a novel of soul-searching, for the author and reader alike.

"[4] In January 2023, Apple TV+ acquired the screen rights to the book as part of an exclusive overall deal with Lehane.

The drama series will be created by Lehane, who will also serve as executive producer alongside Bradley Thomas, Kary Antholis and Richard Plepler.