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A review by swalk
The Snowstorm by Tríona Walsh
dark
funny
mysterious
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.75
Cara is a Garda Síochána on the remote Irish island of Inishmore, where her friends gather to memorialise the death of her husband. Strangely one member of the group does not appear, but due to a large storm it is assumed they are held up. The next day a body bound in rope is washed up in a historic cove, called The Serpent’s Lair.
As the only officer on the island Cara must try to ascertain what has happened without experts or backup. Having not been born on the island she is viewed by the islanders with distain and suspicion, so when she tries to investigate what could have happened it is hard to get co-operation. However it soon becomes apparent that the victim was seen after the last boats to Inishmore had come and gone due to the storm, so the culprit must still remain on the island.
A gripping thriller which gives a great sense of place, with many tragedies and lies being unveiled between what each believed to be a close knit group of friends. This is elevated by the excellent narration and character reading.
As the only officer on the island Cara must try to ascertain what has happened without experts or backup. Having not been born on the island she is viewed by the islanders with distain and suspicion, so when she tries to investigate what could have happened it is hard to get co-operation. However it soon becomes apparent that the victim was seen after the last boats to Inishmore had come and gone due to the storm, so the culprit must still remain on the island.
A gripping thriller which gives a great sense of place, with many tragedies and lies being unveiled between what each believed to be a close knit group of friends. This is elevated by the excellent narration and character reading.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Murder and Suicide
Minor: Physical abuse, Fire/Fire injury, Stalking, and Drug abuse