Reviews

La somiglianza by Tana French

avalete's review against another edition

5.0

It’s been awhile since I cried over a book and its characters. This one was amazing, I was obsessed. The connection to fae was really interesting and one of the scenes that stuck out to me. The ending alone makes this a memorable book for me.

kandicekp_78's review against another edition

5.0

Love this author!

Second Tana French book this month, and very happy to have read both. This one I liked even more than the first- as that one left some unanswered questions. Her writing is so descriptive and poetic.

mikeyt's review against another edition

dark emotional mysterious sad 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

3.5

gabepants's review against another edition

5.0

I love Tana French so much. I'm making my way through her Dublin Murder Squad series for a second time and it's just as amazing as the first time.

innajam's review against another edition

dark emotional mysterious

5.0

tana french, the woman and writer that you are….

clarinet's review against another edition

dark emotional mysterious reflective sad tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.5

alishabuford's review against another edition

dark emotional mysterious fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

threegoodrats's review against another edition

5.0

My review is here.

deannamartin113's review against another edition

4.0

I didn't put this one down for very long at any stretch. I ignored housework, avoided cooking for the most part (unless you count pb&j's) and had that glassy eyed look when I was asked a question. I was perturbed by interruptions. The plot was compelling and the premise is unique. She tells you just enough to keep you turning that page, but you don't feel like she's taking advantage of you. There was one point in which I felt it was dragging a little, but she wrapped it up nicely and there was a reason for it. In my opinion, this is one of those stories that would make a good film or series. I think a BBC series of this would do quite nicely. It could possibly be better than the book, IF Ms. French is part of the process.
I did have a prior warning about the language (thanks @Anne Bogel). Quite a bit of F-bombs from these gritty Irish detectives, but absolutely no smut.

juliacecil's review against another edition

challenging emotional mysterious reflective medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0