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Faithful Place

Tana French

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Jan 11, 2013 Terri rated it it was amazing

Shelves: mysteries-classic-detective, favorite-women-writers, mysteries-british, irish-fiction, mysteries-tana-french

Beautifully written. A first-class character study of dysfunctional families in a Dublin neighborhood. One of the best mysteries I have read in a long time.

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Nov 28, 2012 Jenifer rated it it was amazing

Shelves: audiobook, ireland, 2013-read

Oh, how I love the Dublin Murder Squad. I don’t think I’ve ever loved such a group of screwed up detective quite as much as I love Tana French’s group of characters. Well, maybe I love Chelsea Cain’s, Archie Sheridan, as much but that’s about it.

One unique aspect of French’s Dublin Murder Squad series is that each book focuses on different main character that was introduced in the prior book. It’s unique but also frustrating. I say frustrating because French leaves you wanting so much more from ...more

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Jul 14, 2011 Kay Green rated it it was amazing · review of another edition

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This is my idea of a perfect summer read. Interesting characters, a story line that goes back into the past, a murder without too much gore, and a fresh writing style. The story takes place in Faithful Place in Dublin, a kind of row house tenement where the families all are intertwined and keep secrets. Perfect for the beach.

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