bookobsessed_emily's review
3.0
3.5! I really really liked this! Not my fav of hers but I loved the slow build and it was very entertaining! I did want a little bit more of a bigger ending though! I felt like the last 50 pages dragged.
yvnn's review
4.0
Tana French is at her best writing about driven detectives and strong minded women. One of her better books in this series.
jennywithaz's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
4.0
gvandewalle's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
redheadreadermom's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
4.5
This was my favorite Tana F book so far!
bunnieslikediamonds's review against another edition
4.0
I had such high expectations for this one, I couldn't help but feel a little bit disappointed that I didn't love it as much as the others. The writing is terrific of course, and I obviously love Conway and Moran, but the murder case itself just wasn't that compelling. I kept waiting for the plot to expand, and when that didn't happen I got a little antsy. The dark, mean place that is the Dublin murder squad is not where you want to feel claustrophobic. Well, perhaps the next installment will feature some happy and well-adjusted detectives in a respectful, healthy work environment. With Frank Mackay doing needlepoint.
kathleencox's review
challenging
dark
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
tat_andrv's review against another edition
challenging
tense
slow-paced
- 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
4.0