A review by ichirofakename
The Witch Elm by Tana French
4.0
This book has a wonderful breathlessness to the prose; it rolls along, tightly focussed on the narrator, twisting fairly often, and page-turny. On the other hand, it is about 20% too long, so it still manages to drag now and then. And it is overinflated, in that it places undue emphasis on the unremarkable. A murder mystery where the first hint of the crime occurs about on page 180.
Very good story, though, with an extra twist at the end. Extremely strong characters. Thoughtful musings.
Very good story, though, with an extra twist at the end. Extremely strong characters. Thoughtful musings.