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The Likeness

Dublin Murder Squad: 2

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The Likeness

By: Tana French
Narrated by: Grainne Gillis
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About this listen

 The inspiration for the major new BBC drama series DUBLIN MURDERS.

Tana French follows her stunning accomplished debut, IN THE WOODS, with an equally compelling psychological mystery that confirms her place as one of the most exciting new voices in crime fiction.

Still traumatised by her brush with a psychopath, Detective Cassie Maddox transfers out of the Murder squad and starts a relationship with fellow detective Sam O'Neill. When he calls her to the scene of his new case, she is shocked to find that the murdered girl is her double. What's more, her ID shows she is Lexie Madison - the identity Cassie used, years ago, as an undercover detective. With no leads, no suspects and no clues to Lexie's real identity, Cassie's old boss spots the opportunity of a lifetime: send Cassie undercover in her place, to tempt the killer out of hiding to finish the job.

(P)2016 Hodder & Stoughton©2008 Tana French Suspense Thriller & Suspense Exciting

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I rate this as one of Tana French’s best books, it can stand on its own because of mood and setup.

It is a better book than The Secret History by Donna Tartt and that was a good book, they share some of the setting, mood and some of the social concerns, but the Likeness comes on top because it is less laden with angst and more dynamic. Beautifully written with great characters that jump off the page and a small town that is like every small town, full of secret, full of perceived history and real history.

One of the things that impressed me most was that it felt like it all was happening suspended from shared time in its own universe, without losing credibility. The pace is perfect and the psychological pressure on Detective Cassie Maddox is presented with realism and feeling for her and her likeness.

If you like Tana French this is not a difficult decision, she always delivers more than a thriller, deeper than just a message book or a formula; this is real writing for our times.

I sewed us together at the edges with my own hands

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Reminded me a bit of Donna Tart's Secret History; but a bit more sophisticated and not as implausible. Bit implausible though......
However, a good yarn; beautifully narrated as ever in a soft Dublin lilt.
Enjoy

Another brilliant Tara French

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Really unique story that had me completely hooked from the start. Richly layered characters and a satisfyingly complex story made for a brilliant listen.

Gripping and fascinating

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Would you consider the audio edition of The Likeness to be better than the print version?

I have not read the print version but I cannot imagine any better experience than listening to Grainne Gillis bring this wonderful story to life.

Who was your favorite character and why?

Cassie because she empathises with the character she plays whilst undercover, I enjoyed her responses to pretty much everything.

What does Grainne Gillis bring to the story that you wouldn’t experience if you had only read the book?

Grainne Gillis is a wonderful narrator, her range of accents and voices was brilliant, far better than my own mind would have conjured, she brought all the characters to life in a way that I've rarely experienced with an audiobook.

Any additional comments?

This book could not and should not ever be abridged in any way, it is a perfect length for the story.

Perfect

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I lost far too much sleep because I couldn't resist hearing "just a little more." Characters were fascinating and the interactions within the house intriguing. Lexie was both central and peripheral. I thoroughly enjoyed this book.

Fascinating tale

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