51 pages • 1 hour read
576
Novel • Fiction
Rural Ireland • Contemporary
2020
Adult
18+ years
In Tana French's The Searcher, retired American cop Cal Hooper relocates to the rural West of Ireland, seeking a peaceful life, but becomes involved in the mysterious disappearance of a local boy named Brendan at the behest of the boy's determined sibling, leading Cal to navigate complex community dynamics and confront his own beliefs about justice. The book contains themes of violence, drug involvement, and child maltreatment.
Mysterious
Suspenseful
Contemplative
Dark
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Tana French's The Searcher offers a richly atmospheric mystery set in rural Ireland. Praised for its evocative landscape and deep character development, the novel slowly unravels its secrets, which some readers found overly languid. While the narrative's pace may test patience, fans of immersive storytelling will appreciate its meticulous detail.
Fans of slow-burning mysteries and character-driven narratives will be captivated by Tana French's The Searcher. Ideal for readers who appreciate the atmospheric tension of Gillian Flynn's Sharp Objects and the rural charm of Fredrik Backman's A Man Called Ove. Lovers of intricate plot twists and deep psychological insights will find this book engrossing.
176,996 ratings
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576
Novel • Fiction
Rural Ireland • Contemporary
2020
Adult
18+ years
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