mollywill's review
dark
mysterious
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Graphic: Murder
Moderate: Bullying, Racism, and Sexism
ellipalmer's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Tana French definitely gets her super psychological tone right in The Trespasser. In an interview I once heard with her, she spoke about caring less about whodunnit and more about who the detective is. It's what makes her books so tense and also addictive. Being in the head of someone who's spiralling and trying to grasp onto the truth amidst a flurry of lies. The mystery gets solved, but life is never the same. I really liked this one in particular. Conway is burnt out and jaded and it was at times hard to be in the mind of someone so angry. But she was a great character.
Moderate: Murder, Sexism, Racism, Homophobia, and Emotional abuse
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