aseel_reads's review
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
1.0
Moderate: Physical abuse, Violence, Murder, Death, Domestic abuse, Animal death, Blood, Bullying, Child abuse, Alcohol, Drug use, and Injury/Injury detail
sophmcgraw's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
Graphic: Murder
Moderate: Violence, Child abuse, and Injury/Injury detail
Minor: Police brutality, Gun violence, and Animal death
seadeepy's review
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
Graphic: Physical abuse, Blood, Gun violence, Injury/Injury detail, Death, and Violence
Moderate: Grief, Classism, and Animal death
Minor: Drug use, Suicide, and Domestic abuse
mirandap442's review
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.75
Graphic: Animal death, Grief, Gun violence, Physical abuse, Violence, Trafficking, Addiction, Drug abuse, Gore, Blood, Death, Child abuse, Injury/Injury detail, and Murder
Moderate: Alcohol and Cursing
Minor: Suicide
jenniferpalmblad's review
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.5
Moderate: Body horror, Injury/Injury detail, Physical abuse, Animal death, and Violence
Minor: Misogyny, Murder, Sexism, Stalking, Violence, Alcoholism, Car accident, Grief, Kidnapping, and Suicide
stacy837's review
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
Graphic: Injury/Injury detail, Violence, and Alcohol
Moderate: Child abuse
Minor: Gun violence and Drug use
linesiunderline's review
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
This is a quiet, character driven, literary style of mystery (otherwise known as my favourite kind of mystery). Yes, it’s slow paced. Yes, not a lot “happens,” and what does happen doesn’t come in any kind of rush. But somehow French creates a foreboding sense that kept me turning the pages, curious to know where things were going, and fine with the slow and steady telling.
A strong sense of place is one of the winning qualities of this read, and the relationship between Cal and Trey is quite wonderful. I was surprised to find this one really quite moving by the end. And the audiobook was excellent. Well worth the time - my review lands on the “read it” side of things.
Graphic: Animal cruelty, Animal death, Blood, Child abuse, Cursing, Grief, Gun violence, Injury/Injury detail, Murder, and Violence
Minor: Hate crime, Homophobia, Police brutality, Racism, Sexism, Suicide, and Transphobia
donaldleitch's review
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
Since completing the book, I have read several reviews indicating The Searcher is unlike Tana French's other novels, particularly her Dublin Murder Squad series. I cannot speak to that comparison. However, I found The Searcher to be an enjoyable read with solid character development and a good mystery to be resolved.
Moderate: Murder, Injury/Injury detail, and Cursing
noshelf_control's review
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
Minor: Addiction, Alcohol, Animal death, Bullying, Car accident, Child abuse, Death, Domestic abuse, Drug use, Injury/Injury detail, Murder, Physical abuse, Suicide, and Violence
moon's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
that said, i'm a huge fan of the way tana french moulds her characters. all of them feel so authentically human, with their flaws and individualities that set each character apart from the rest. i have my reasons for disliking the main character and others as well, which is why i answered that i didn't find the characters lovable, but trey and lena are an exception. the way i got so attached to trey like she was my own sibling...
my point is, i didn't hate this book due to the brilliant writing, but the other things could be better.
Graphic: Animal death, Violence, Child abuse, Death, Drug use, Injury/Injury detail, Murder, and Physical abuse
Moderate: Alcohol, Cursing, Grief, Gun violence, and Police brutality
Minor: Hate crime