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Gabfest Reads: How Tana French Uses Genre Tropes to Tell Great Human Stories

Mar 16, 2024
Author Tana French discusses using genre tropes in her new book 'The Hunter', blending Western themes in an Irish countryside setting. The podcast explores the timelessness of the story with historical references, delves into the unique writing style within the detective genre, and examines how social issues are interwoven into mystery narratives. The author reflects on writing challenges, editor experiences, and hopes for potential movie adaptations of their work.
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