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Overdue

Ep 054 - In the Woods, by Tana French

Mar 31, 2014
57:53
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The hosts discuss their perspectives on feet and their quest for perfect chicken fingers. They delve into the murder case of Katie Devlin and explore police interrogation techniques. They also talk about book recommendations and share surprising stories about 'To Kill a Mockingbird' and manicures with fish.
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Quick takeaways

  • The book explores the themes of identity and memory, as the protagonist tries to recover his repressed childhood memories while investigating a murder case in a small town.
  • The book presents a well-paced and engaging murder mystery, skillfully misleading the reader with numerous suspects and red herrings, while also highlighting the complexities of detective work.

Deep dives

A murder detective with a troubled past takes on a new case

The main character, Rob Ryan, is haunted by a childhood trauma where his friends went missing in the woods and he has no memory of what happened. Now a murder detective, he and his partner, Cassie, are assigned to investigate the murder of a 12-year-old girl in the same town. Rob hopes solving this case will unearth his own repressed memories. The book delves into themes of identity, the past, and the complexities of friendship amidst a web of suspects, false leads, and unexpected twists.

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