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The Likeness

Tana French

4.1 AVERAGE

dark mysterious tense medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven: A mix
Strong character development: Complicated
Loveable characters: Complicated
Diverse cast of characters: No
Flaws of characters a main focus: N/A

Another great read from Tana French. She is an awesome mystery writer. It's never about a shocking ending (although it can be and she definitely doesn't shy away from twists). French, instead, focuses on the process of solving the mystery which is definitely my preference. Highly recommended.
dark emotional mysterious fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven: A mix
Strong character development: Yes
Loveable characters: Yes
Diverse cast of characters: No
Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes
slow-paced
dark mysterious tense slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven: A mix
Strong character development: Yes
Loveable characters: Yes
Diverse cast of characters: Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

I liked this second book in the Murder Squad series. It's interesting to read about a case from Cassie's perspective. I never bought the central concept on which the book turns, but if I commit to suspending my disbelief, the plot and the characters become absorbing. My main criticism is that it is too long. I also never fully understood my Cassie takes certain actions knowing that they would put her career in jeopardy. 

Way better than the first! I was deep into this one. And I’m not trying to make an undercover joke. Can this be a movie?? Please
dark mysterious reflective sad tense slow-paced
Strong character development: Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes
slow-paced
dark mysterious tense medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven: A mix
Strong character development: Yes
Loveable characters: Complicated
Diverse cast of characters: No
Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes
dark mysterious sad tense medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven: A mix
Strong character development: Complicated
Loveable characters: Complicated
Diverse cast of characters: No
Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes