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Broken Harbor (Dublin Murder Squad, #4)

Tana French
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Broken Harbor (Dublin Murder Squad, #4)

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2013

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Tana French

Broken Harbor (Dublin Murder Squad, #4)

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2013
Book Details
Pages

450

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Ireland • Contemporary

Theme
Publication Year

2013

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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Super Short Summary

In Tana French's novel Broken Harbor, Detective Mick "Scorcher" Kennedy investigates a family's brutal assault in a nearly abandoned housing development in Dublin. The case draws Kennedy back to personal traumas from his past, challenging his perception of reality and justice.

Reviews & Readership

4.1

118,719 ratings

74%

Loved it

21%

Mixed feelings

5%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

Broken Harbor by Tana French delves into a gripping mystery layered with psychological depth. Critics praise French's rich character development and atmospheric storytelling. Some found the pacing uneven and the plot overly intricate. Overall, it stands out as a compelling addition to the Dublin Murder Squad series, balancing suspense with emotional complexity.

Who should read this

Who Should Read Broken Harbor (Dublin Murder Squad, #4)?

Readers who enjoy psychological thrillers with complex characters and atmospheric settings will love Tana French's Broken Harbor. Fans of Gillian Flynn's Gone Girl and Dennis Lehane's Shutter Island will appreciate French's skill in weaving suspenseful, multilayered mysteries rich in emotional depth and intricate plots.

4.1

118,719 ratings

74%

Loved it

21%

Mixed feelings

5%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

450

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Ireland • Contemporary

Theme
Publication Year

2013

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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