The Hunter
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Book Brief
416
Novel • Fiction
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Mystery & Crime Fiction•
Irish LiteratureDublin, Ireland • Contemporary
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Place•
Fathers2024
Viking
Adult
18+ years
Super Short Summary
The Hunter by Tana French follows retired detective Cal Hooper mentoring teenager Trey Reddy in Ardnakelty, Ireland, as they navigate the turmoil brought on by the return of Trey’s manipulative father, Johnny, and the death of her brother, Brendan, unraveling a scheme involving buried gold while delving into themes of loyalty, grief, and revenge. The book references domestic abuse.
Mysterious
Dark
Suspenseful
Gritty
Challenging
Reviews & Readership
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Review Roundup
Tana French's The Hunter captivates with its intricate plot and richly drawn characters, showcasing her trademark atmospheric style. Reviewers praise the novel's suspense and psychological depth, though some found the pacing uneven and the resolution less compelling. Overall, it stands out as a strong addition to French's body of work, engaging readers with its eerie, immersive storytelling.
Who Should Read The Hunter?
Readers who revel in richly layered psychological thrillers akin to Gone Girl by Gillian Flynn or The Girl on the Train by Paula Hawkins will find Tana French’s The Hunter captivating. Fans of intricate character studies, atmospheric settings, and suspenseful narratives will appreciate the nuance and depth in French's storytelling.
101,046 ratings
Loved it
Mixed feelings
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A determined 15-year-old girl from Ardnakelty who forms a close bond with Cal and challenges traditional gender norms by focusing on sports and carpentry.
Trey's charismatic yet absent father with a reputation as a swindler, whose schemes often create complications for his family and the townspeople.
An Englishman posing as someone with ties to Ardnakelty, driven by greed and known for his criminal activities, particularly related to a story about gold.
416
Novel • Fiction
•
Mystery & Crime Fiction•
Irish LiteratureDublin, Ireland • Contemporary
•
Place•
Fathers2024
Viking
Adult
18+ years
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