A review by leandrathetbrzero
The Secret Place by Tana French

dark mysterious reflective tense medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Plot
  • Strong character development? It's complicated
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.75

I read this for the Shedunnit Book Club's November pick. And this is my favorite Tana French yet! It's less of a whodunnit, and there is another mystery/question that ends up being most important by the book's end (but I won't say in order to avoid spoilers). Tana's ability to write an entire cast of characters, the way their lives interweave and affect one another, is really brilliant and so entertaining. So many themes and details, and so much commentary to unpack with this one. A *great* option for book clubs!