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4.1 AVERAGE
4.1 AVERAGE
dark
emotional
tense
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
N/A
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
dark
mysterious
reflective
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Word on the street was that this book wasn't any good, but I quite enjoyed it, and it's even got a pretty satisfying ending, which French's first book, In the Woods, didn't exactly have to many readers. Although The Likeness isn't a sequel to In the Woods, it's written from the p.o.v. of Cassie Maddox, one of ITW's main characters. It's not necessary to have read the first book (the case, though--"Operation Vestal"--is alluded to a number of times), but it helps add to Maddox's character development and the overall tension of the book.
French's gorgeous descriptions of the Irish countryside (not too rural: outside of Dublin) are enjoyable enough on their own--they're lovely in a mysterious and slightly dangerous way--never ever a 'tourist's postcard' way--but it's also got a full cast of nice juicy (if not altogether likable) lads and lassies (is that right?). I preferred the female point of view to ITW's p.o.v. of Rob Ryan if only because Ryan was kind of a dunderhead mid-way through the book, especially about his and Cassie's relationship. It's nice to get more of her and to see her interact with the surrounding story, mystery, and characters, both alive and dead.
It's certainly not a traditional who-done-it, but it's a mystery nonetheless, and I felt it was a pretty darn successful one at that. Enjoy!
French's gorgeous descriptions of the Irish countryside (not too rural: outside of Dublin) are enjoyable enough on their own--they're lovely in a mysterious and slightly dangerous way--never ever a 'tourist's postcard' way--but it's also got a full cast of nice juicy (if not altogether likable) lads and lassies (is that right?). I preferred the female point of view to ITW's p.o.v. of Rob Ryan if only because Ryan was kind of a dunderhead mid-way through the book, especially about his and Cassie's relationship. It's nice to get more of her and to see her interact with the surrounding story, mystery, and characters, both alive and dead.
It's certainly not a traditional who-done-it, but it's a mystery nonetheless, and I felt it was a pretty darn successful one at that. Enjoy!
Sorprendentemente bello, sulla scia di Dio di illusioni di Donna Tartt, con il quale ho trovato veramente molte somiglianze. Entrambi i libri trasmettono lo stesso tipo di vibe, anche se Tana French scrive una storia molto più incalzante e di intrattenimento, un’indagine che mantiene alta l’adrenalina e che porta ad una risoluzione non necessariamente scontata. Non nego di avere avuto addirittura paura in certi punti della storia (da considerare anche il fatto che spesso leggevo di sera/notte), ma ciò dimostra l’efficacia della narrazione, delle descrizioni suggestive, dei dialoghi ben costruiti e delle immagini forti, quindi posso solo dire che brava Tana! Molto bello! Leggerò sicuramente altro di suo prima o poi!
dark
mysterious
reflective
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
N/A
It’s been awhile since I cried over a book and its characters. This one was amazing, I was obsessed. The connection to fae was really interesting and one of the scenes that stuck out to me. The ending alone makes this a memorable book for me.
Love this author!
Second Tana French book this month, and very happy to have read both. This one I liked even more than the first- as that one left some unanswered questions. Her writing is so descriptive and poetic.
Second Tana French book this month, and very happy to have read both. This one I liked even more than the first- as that one left some unanswered questions. Her writing is so descriptive and poetic.
dark
emotional
mysterious
sad
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
I love Tana French so much. I'm making my way through her Dublin Murder Squad series for a second time and it's just as amazing as the first time.
dark
emotional
mysterious
tana french, the woman and writer that you are….