EPISODE · Mar 12, 2026 · 45 MIN
The Searcher - Tana French - Episode 137
from Buddy Book Club · host Buddy Book Club
The Buddies dive into Tana French's "The Searcher”, a book that proves the worst midlife crisis decision isn't buying a Ferrari, it's moving to a shack in rural Ireland to escape your problems. This one had all the elements of a Western noir transplanted to the Irish countryside. The Buddies got into discussing a few topics around cookie-stealing neighbors , what phrases start fights (add "Sunny Jim" to the list), living by a code (Omar from The Wire style), and if you should automatically assume a character a figment of the main characters imagination in any thriller. So pour yourself a nice Irish whisky, practice your Irish brogue, and join the other Buddies who cozy up by the fire to read The Searcher. Intro/Book Report (0:00-3:36)Stock Up/Down (3:37-30:17)Favorite Scene/Character (30:18-35:27)Love/Hate/Casting the Movie (35:28-43:06)Conclusion (43:07-45:10) NEXT BOOK: Me Talk Pretty One Day by David Sedaris
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The Buddies dive into Tana French's "The Searcher”, a book that proves the worst midlife crisis decision isn't buying a Ferrari, it's moving to a shack in rural Ireland to escape your problems. This one had all the elements of a Western noir transplanted to the Irish countryside. The Buddies got into discussing a few topics around cookie-stealing neighbors , what phrases start fights (add "Sunny Jim" to the list), living by a code (Omar from The Wire style), and if you should automatically as...
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