A review by chefboyavi
In the Woods by Tana French

adventurous dark mysterious sad tense fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? No
  • Loveable characters? No
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

2.0

I came at this book a bit backwards because I read The Likeness first, and unfortunately I don’t think that did this book any favors. I enjoyed The Likeness up to a point: it’s well written and the mystery is compelling, but it’s overwritten and the characters lost their luster over time. In the Woods is also well written and has a compelling mystery, but the MC (who I honestly can’t tell if French wants us to sympathize with) is impossible to get behind. Ultimately, it’s a slog to get through to the end. 
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