Ms Liz reviewed Faithful Place by Tana French (Dublin Murder Squad, #3)
Listened to audio…fantastic
5 stars
I loved the story.
Paperback
Published Nov. 8, 2011 by Hodder.
The course of Frank Mackey's life was set by one defining moment when he was nineteen. The moment his girlfriend, Rosie Daly, failed to turn up for their rendezvous in Faithful Place, failed to run away with him to London as they had planned.
Frank never heard from, or of, her again.
Twenty years on, Frank is still in Dublin, working as an undercover cop. He's cut all ties with his dysfunctional family. Until his sister calls to say that Rosie's suitcase has been found... (back cover)
The course of Frank Mackey's life was set by one defining moment when he was nineteen. The moment his girlfriend, Rosie Daly, failed to turn up for their rendezvous in Faithful Place, failed to run away with him to London as they had planned.
Frank never heard from, or of, her again.
Twenty years on, Frank is still in Dublin, working as an undercover cop. He's cut all ties with his dysfunctional family. Until his sister calls to say that Rosie's suitcase has been found... (back cover)
I loved the story.
Tana French writes some wonderful dialogue! I always enjoy her style, as a writer. The characters are real and the cultural backdrop is stimulating in an educational way, for some of us.
Faithful Place details the family background of Frank Mackey, the undercover agent who was an important background character in The Witch Elm. His dysfunctional family and the plot are compelling, but I was surprised at how easily it was to figure out who the guilty party was.
I'll stop there. This was an engaging read, and I will certainly continue to read Dublin Murder Squad books.
Tana French writes some wonderful dialogue! I always enjoy her style, as a writer. The characters are real and the cultural backdrop is stimulating in an educational way, for some of us.
Faithful Place details the family background of Frank Mackey, the undercover agent who was an important background character in The Witch Elm. His dysfunctional family and the plot are compelling, but I was surprised at how easily it was to figure out who the guilty party was.
I'll stop there. This was an engaging read, and I will certainly continue to read Dublin Murder Squad books.
Wow! This was AWESOME! I cannot wait to read the next in the series! I enjoyed this so much and was in full attention and waiting for the next page throughout the entirety! Great read! Fun! Exciting and thrilling! Descriptive and engaging writing that truly is a delight! LOVE!!!
Reviewed for Mystery Scene magazine. I thought it was brilliant. Terrific voice for the main character and lovely writing that is very different than the lush and rather baroque style of her first novel.