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A review by mmarlborough
The Hunter by Tana French
dark
mysterious
sad
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
Thanks for the ARC Netgalley! I ended up using a Libro credit for this one because I loved Roger Clark’s narration in the first book in this series, which was just as stellar here. I didn’t find this mystery as compelling as its predecessor’s, but it was nice being back in Cal’s world.
Cal is still enjoying his quiet Irish countryside life after retiring from the Chicago PD. He has a dog, a great girlfriend, and loves his time with Trey Reddy (a local kid who looks up to him and helps with building.) Then Trey’s absentee father comes back into town with a get rich quick scheme and is trying to pull the wool over the community’s eyes. Cal wants to protect Trey no matter the cost, but Trey is angry and wants revenge. The two are at odds when they find a dead body in town connected to it all.
French is so skilled at writing atmospheric Irish locations and flawed, real relationships. While this one was an even slower burn than “The Searcher,” I enjoyed being back with Cal and Trey. I love their dynamic and would without a doubt read more books about them. I just found the mystery itself a little bland - and also not entering the book until over halfway. But if you liked the first book in this series, you’ll love being reunited with this characters.
✨Trigger Warnings: Murder, Child Abuse, Animal Cruelty
Cal is still enjoying his quiet Irish countryside life after retiring from the Chicago PD. He has a dog, a great girlfriend, and loves his time with Trey Reddy (a local kid who looks up to him and helps with building.) Then Trey’s absentee father comes back into town with a get rich quick scheme and is trying to pull the wool over the community’s eyes. Cal wants to protect Trey no matter the cost, but Trey is angry and wants revenge. The two are at odds when they find a dead body in town connected to it all.
French is so skilled at writing atmospheric Irish locations and flawed, real relationships. While this one was an even slower burn than “The Searcher,” I enjoyed being back with Cal and Trey. I love their dynamic and would without a doubt read more books about them. I just found the mystery itself a little bland - and also not entering the book until over halfway. But if you liked the first book in this series, you’ll love being reunited with this characters.
✨Trigger Warnings: Murder, Child Abuse, Animal Cruelty