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Detective Grant is the most likeable character in the novel.
She seems like a friendly, likable young woman.
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In conversation, Cornish-Dale is cocky but likable, with a languorous way of speaking that reminded me of Simon Cowell.
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Helen Lewis, The Atlantic, 14 May 2026
Amble, Northumberland At the mouth of the River Coquet, Amble has transformed itself into one of Northumberland’s most likable coastal stops.
—Rob Crossan, Condé Nast Traveler, 13 May 2026
But certain people seemed dead set on making Rayna [more] likable.
—Jonathan Bernstein, Rolling Stone, 13 May 2026
The actors are perfectly cast, starting with Marmaï’s likable Antoine, the only player here not being the deceiver.
—Pete Hammond, Deadline, 12 May 2026
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Helen Lewis, The Atlantic, 14 May 2026
Amble, Northumberland At the mouth of the River Coquet, Amble has transformed itself into one of Northumberland’s most likable coastal stops.
—Rob Crossan, Condé Nast Traveler, 13 May 2026
But certain people seemed dead set on making Rayna [more] likable.
—Jonathan Bernstein, Rolling Stone, 13 May 2026
The actors are perfectly cast, starting with Marmaï’s likable Antoine, the only player here not being the deceiver.
—Pete Hammond, Deadline, 12 May 2026
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“Likable.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/likable. Accessed 16 May. 2026.
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