The Searcher - Tana French

The Searcher

By Tana French

  • Release Date: 2020-10-06
  • Genre: Mysteries & Thrillers
Score: 4
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Description

Best Book of 2020
New York Times |NPR | New York Post

"This hushed suspense tale about thwarted dreams of escape may be her best one yet . . . Its own kind of masterpiece." --Maureen Corrigan, The Washington Post

"A new Tana French is always cause for celebration . . . Read it once for the plot; read it again for the beauty and subtlety of French's writing." --Sarah Lyall, The New York Times

Cal Hooper thought a fixer-upper in a bucolic Irish village would be the perfect escape. After twenty-five years in the Chicago police force and a bruising divorce, he just wants to build a new life in a pretty spot with a good pub where nothing much happens. But when a local kid whose brother has gone missing arm-twists him into investigating, Cal uncovers layers of darkness beneath his picturesque retreat, and starts to realize that even small towns shelter dangerous secrets.

"One of the greatest crime novelists writing today" (Vox) weaves a masterful, atmospheric tale of suspense, asking how to tell right from wrong in a world where neither is simple, and what we stake on that decision.

Reviews

  • So slow

    3
    By Mkb3232
    The dialog was as dense as a bog and the mystery not good enough to make it worth it.

  • Solidly average

    3
    By Yeah666675
    This is my second Tana French book. Much like the last one, I liked it enough to finish but just barely. This guy must have known someone in the union or some brass up the chain of command in the Chicago PD because the detective was dumb as hell.

  • The Searcher

    5
    By #rudypup
    Excellent story, unforgettable characters beautifully written in color with a plot in intricate shades of gray.

  • The Searcher

    4
    By AZ Shari
    Enjoyed the fabric of the story but it ended abruptly and unfinished. Her other books have a more satisfying ending.

  • Excellent read, and well written!

    5
    By BigFanOfIt
    When I read pure fiction, I find the best books rely on the place. This is a well written, entertaining read that makes you feel like you are there. It’s not overbearing on the story line or the perfectly developed characters, but the place is there all the time! Will be reading more from this author immediately.

  • Not the author’s best

    3
    By Fritzie's 2nd
    Fresh setting, vivid prose and well drawn characters but got bogged down in the setting.

  • Many searches in this beautifully written tale

    5
    By Gary Manko
    I loved this book. The characters are rich and beautifully developed. The countryside and culture are vividly portrayed and the storyline is compelling and interesting. There are many searchers in this beautifully written tale and each arrives where they are meant to be.

  • Tana French is Excellent

    4
    By Lucylww
    At her best, Tana French’s work is genius. This book isn’t up to Into the Woods or Broken Harbor, but the descriptions are truly fine, and there are some nice twists and turns. The plot didn’t always resonate with me, but I’m certainly going to read the sequel, and I recommend French’s work most highly.

  • Depth of character and setting

    5
    By solve4life
    A personal and devastating mystery. The characters and the village they live in are woven into a beautiful, heartbreaking, and rich story.

  • Another French Irish dish

    4
    By jacknnance
    Touching, eloquent, a solid good read.

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