Julia E. (julie575) - reviewed on 10/30/2013 + 20 more book reviews

Wow is just about all I can say about Tana French's books, and this one in particular. She takes her reader on twists and turns that truly are unexpected yet make utter sense, in terms of plot and emotion. She creates a sense of time, place and culture that are indelible. I love her language and style - wonderful turns of phrases, unusual descriptions of people and place that provide insight into character and environment. Working-class Dublin in both past and present came to life vividly. I found myself rooting for Frank Mackey and felt his deep grief. Just a top-notch, character-driven mystery that showed again how Tana French's slightly skewed perspective on the world makes for satisfying fiction.

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