51 pages 1 hour read

Tana French

The Searcher

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2020

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Before You Read

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Super Short Summary

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.

Reviews & Readership

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Review Roundup

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.

Who should read this

Who Should Read The Searcher?

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.

Recommended

Reading Age

18+years

Book Details

Genre

Mystery / Crime Fiction

Horror / Thriller / Suspense Fiction

Psychological Fiction

Themes

Society: Community

Values/Ideas: Justice & Injustice

Values/Ideas: Trust & Doubt