Tana French
Bestselling author known for incorporating genre tropes into compelling human narratives.
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Mar 16, 2024 • 28min
Gabfest Reads: How Tana French Uses Genre Tropes to Tell Great Human Stories
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 The podcast explores the timelessness of the story with historical references, delves into the unique writing style within the detective genre, and examines how social issues are interwoven into mystery narratives.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.
Jul 18, 2016 • 1h 6min
Ep 188 - The Likeness, by Tana French
Bestselling crime novelist Tana French joins the hosts to discuss everything from the semi-serialized nature of crime stories to tips for going undercover. They explore the appeal of procedural and serialized shows, as well as the popularity of true crime podcasts. They also delve into the themes of self-discovery and community resentment in French's novel 'The Likeness', and discuss the character arcs of Cassie and Franco Neil.
