51 pages • 1 hour read
Tana FrenchThe Searcher
Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2020A modern alternative to SparkNotes and CliffsNotes, SuperSummary offers high-quality Study Guides with detailed chapter summaries and analysis of major themes, characters, and more.
Before You Read
Super Short Summary
In Tana French's The Searcher, retired American cop Cal Hooper relocates to the rural West of Ireland, seeking a peaceful life, but becomes involved in the mysterious disappearance of a local boy named Brendan at the behest of the boy's determined sibling, leading Cal to navigate complex community dynamics and confront his own beliefs about justice. The book contains themes of violence, drug involvement, and child maltreatment.
Reviews & Readership
Review Roundup
Tana French's The Searcher offers a richly atmospheric mystery set in rural Ireland. Praised for its evocative landscape and deep character development, the novel slowly unravels its secrets, which some readers found overly languid. While the narrative's pace may test patience, fans of immersive storytelling will appreciate its meticulous detail.
Who Should Read The Searcher?
Fans of slow-burning mysteries and character-driven narratives will be captivated by Tana French's The Searcher. Ideal for readers who appreciate the atmospheric tension of Gillian Flynn's Sharp Objects and the rural charm of Fredrik Backman's A Man Called Ove. Lovers of intricate plot twists and deep psychological insights will find this book engrossing.
RecommendedReading Age
18+yearsBook Details
Mystery / Crime Fiction
Horror / Thriller / Suspense Fiction
Psychological Fiction
Society: Community
Values/Ideas: Justice & Injustice
Values/Ideas: Trust & Doubt