Book Overview
A New York Times and NPR Best Book of the Year "This hushed suspense tale about thwarted dreams of escape may be her best one yet...its own kind of masterpiece." --Maureen Corrigan, The Washington Post A "taut, chiseled and propulsive" (Vogue) novel from the author of the forthcoming novel The Hunter and the bestselling mystery writer who "is in a class by herself." (The New York Times) Cal Hooper thought a fixer-upper in a bucolic Irish village would be the perfect escape. After twenty-five years in the Chicago police force and a bruising divorce, he just wants to build a new life in a pretty spot with a good pub where nothing much happens. But when a local kid whose brother has gone missing arm-twists him into investigating, Cal uncovers layers of darkness beneath his picturesque retreat, and starts to realize that even small towns shelter dangerous secrets. "One of the greatest crime novelists writing today" (Vox) weaves a masterful, atmospheric tale of suspense, asking what we sacrifice in our search for truth and justice, and what we risk if we don't.
Customer Reviews
Rated 4 starsthe good side
Tana French shows the good side of a grizzled old guy who helps a rootless, hardened kid find someone they love. Why should the grizzled old buy care, he's taken his lumps and just wants to renew himself by working on an old house. This kid shows up hoping to get the guy to help. It takes a while and they clash a bit but they wind up solving a mystery and the kid winds up with someone who actually cares. I liked it. Like in...
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Rated 3 starsIt was okay
It's about a middle aged man leaving his home looking for a fresh start. Honestly I expected more and thought there was going to be a big shocker twist. There really wasn't. I'd say there were a few surprises but not mind boggling, unexpected twists. I honestly figured out the ending before finishing. Just a basic novel. It's average.
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