Extended Summary - The Likeness: Based On The Book By Tana French

EXTENDED SUMMARY

THE LIKENESS

BASED ON THE BOOK BY TANA FRENCH

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CONTENT

The Ghost of Whitethorn and a Mirror Image

An Unethical Proposition: Operation Mirror

Crafting an Identity: Becoming Lexie Madison

Re-entry: Welcomed by Ghosts

Whispers in the Walls: Uncovering Lexie’s Secrets

Navigating the Labyrinth: Observing the Housemates

Fragments of the Past: Lexie’s Other Life

Cracks in the Mirror: Suspicions and Confrontations

The Truth Unveiled and the Ashes Remain

General Analysis

ABOUT THE ORIGINAL BOOK

The Likeness by Tana French centers on detective Cassie Maddox, who finds herself investigating the murder of a woman bearing an uncanny resemblance to her. To solve the crime, Cassie goes undercover, stepping into the dead woman's life and infiltrating her tight-knit group of housemates in a remote house called Whitethorn. As Cassie delves deeper into the victim's world, the lines between her own identity and the deceased's begin to blur, forcing her to confront intricate relationships and hidden secrets within the insular community. The novel explores themes of identity, deception, and the intense dynamics of close friendships.

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Release date

Audiobook: 14 March 2025