A review by mandaleam
In the Woods by Tana French

dark mysterious tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

Absolutely loved the author’s style of writing. The characters are wonderfully developed (flaws and all) and I enjoyed their personal journeys even more than the unfolding of the murder case. One case is unresolved in the end which seems to bother others based on their reviews, but not me; I would rather have an unresolved ending than an ending that’s rushed with closure that’s too convenient to be believable. It’s a messy, complicated story that’s beautifully written, and I look forward to reading more of her work.