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Better than the first one, but neither had the quick pace that I prefer. Still, well written and somewhat addictive
Really cool premise and started out really strong. Even though I got mad at Cassie the whole time, the character development was really good and I enjoyed the dialogue. The plot had moments of tension which were great, but you really have to overlook that lots of this is so impossible. I wish there were better explanations for certain plot points other than, wow isn't that a coincidence? In general I think this might be a good series to get into.
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Ok so I didn't love the language... It did keep me reading, but I just didn't care about the characters like I would in a Louise Penny novel. Good, but not the best thriller I've ever read.
UPDATE: Still thinking about this one... So, here's the other thing that's bugging me. The premise is completely implausible. And, my loose ends were not tied up, which I really appreciate in a suspenseful novel.
Finally, I think the reason I didn't love the characters is because there's no one to root for! I ...more
UPDATE: Still thinking about this one... So, here's the other thing that's bugging me. The premise is completely implausible. And, my loose ends were not tied up, which I really appreciate in a suspenseful novel.
Finally, I think the reason I didn't love the characters is because there's no one to root for! I ...more
It took me a little while longer to read than I had wanted, but oh well. Very well written. Heartbreaking. How well do you really know your friends? How well do you really know yourself? A fantastic tale of a detective going undercover to not only solve a murder but to also get her own identity back. I would definitely read this again and recommend it to anyone who enjoys crime thrillers.
It's been a year since I read "In the Woods" so there were some things I had forgotten about Cassie Maddox. You could probably easily get away without reading these in order but I think it helped even though my memory was fuzzy. The main things I remember held true for this second novel. Those being the psychological journey French takes you on, the creepiness, how real the characters feel and the settings... I definitely enter a completely new world when I open one of her novels and am complete
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I've been reading/listening to a lot of mysteries thanks to the "What Should I Read Next" podcast, but this is the cream of the crop. I've enjoyed all the Dublin Murder Squad books as I love the personal connections the detectives have with the murders they are investigating, but The Likeness rises above the rest.
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This book was great to listen to as the narrator captured the accents well. I would have given this four stars, but it was just a bit too long. Other than that, there was a lot of tension and suspense that held my interest throughout the book.
I love Tana French. She writes these long, lovely mysteries. She creates worlds where I could just hang out forever. And she’s great at twists. I thought I had the ending sussed out, but of course I didn’t.
Oct 30, 2013
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