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Tana French's brilliant dialogue and insightful characters always make for a intense read and her latest Dublin Murder Squad "The Trespasser" is no exception. If you are unfamiliar with the series, I suggest you start with her "In the Woods" and then read them in order. She is a fascinating author who is on top of her game.
"The Trespasser" is back with the characters of Detective Antoinette Conway and Detective Stephen Moran from "The Secret Place." (Dublin Murder Squad #5) They are a odd match ...more
"The Trespasser" is back with the characters of Detective Antoinette Conway and Detective Stephen Moran from "The Secret Place." (Dublin Murder Squad #5) They are a odd match ...more
4.5 stars. I just love Tana French. She manages to make crime thrillers into character-led dramas. Her stories suck you in, she uses humor very well, she knows how to set a scene and I gobble up the little details like candy.
A woman is killed with apparently one punch to the jaw in this one, and left for dead. Interestingly, I liked the prime suspect right away. Which is not typical for me.
If you’re used to Harlan Coben type thrillers, her books may start a little slow for you, but if you’re i ...more
A woman is killed with apparently one punch to the jaw in this one, and left for dead. Interestingly, I liked the prime suspect right away. Which is not typical for me.
If you’re used to Harlan Coben type thrillers, her books may start a little slow for you, but if you’re i ...more
Tana French has really cracked the code for series books by alternating first person singular main characters. The basic Dublin squad can change, the perspective can change with a fresh viewpoint and character for each new entry in the series. In this one Antoinette Conway provides a different view of life indeed.
Antoinette Conway and her partner on the Dublin Murder Squad Stephen Moran are assigned to what at first appears to be a simple domestic murder. Aislinn Murray is found dead in her home while preparing a romantic dinner. Assisting Conway and Moran with their investigation is Detective Breslin. Antoinette has also been experiencing harassment in the squad which is making her consider quitting. The book doesn't just go into the case but spends more time exploring the dynamics of the Murder Squad t
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A good read but not my favorite Tana French. The narrator is pretty frustrating and irritating. The story isn't particularly surprising. But the way she unravels it and resolves it is nuanced and impressive as a study of human nature. There is too much time in the middle of the story where they aren't getting anywhere and I felt like it needed a little more plot.
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I listened to this on audiobook, and that might have influenced the lower score, because I have liked Tana's other books and had higher expectations for this. But it just wasn't that thrilling - I think I like my murder mysteries a little more grizzly than this -- otherwise, why bother, plus it helps keep alert on those long drives. I did very much enjoy listening to the accents!
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