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leahgustafson's review
dark
emotional
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
I can’t believe I’m actually caught up on this series…18 books, whew!😅 I was not a huge fan of the last one (The Madness of Crowds), but this is Louise Penny back at her best!
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I love the backstory in this one. We learn a lot about Gamache’s very early career when he is still working closely with his mentor. The reader also gets more details about the first homicide case Ganache brings Jean-Guy in for. There have been details sprinkled in throughout the series, but this brings it full circle. I LOVE how we are still learning more about the characters, even 18 books in!
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I also enjoyed the connection to details in previous books. This is very interesting and added complexity to the overall story. There were many twists and turns, and the ambiguity made it fun to try to figure out how things would end up.
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As with all of Louise Penny’s books, this one explores humanity and human nature. This is something I’ve really enjoyed about throughout the whole series. I cannot wait for her new one at the end of October!
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Check out what I'm reading next on Instagram @LeahsLitReview!
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I love the backstory in this one. We learn a lot about Gamache’s very early career when he is still working closely with his mentor. The reader also gets more details about the first homicide case Ganache brings Jean-Guy in for. There have been details sprinkled in throughout the series, but this brings it full circle. I LOVE how we are still learning more about the characters, even 18 books in!
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I also enjoyed the connection to details in previous books. This is very interesting and added complexity to the overall story. There were many twists and turns, and the ambiguity made it fun to try to figure out how things would end up.
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As with all of Louise Penny’s books, this one explores humanity and human nature. This is something I’ve really enjoyed about throughout the whole series. I cannot wait for her new one at the end of October!
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Check out what I'm reading next on Instagram @LeahsLitReview!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Child abuse, Pedophilia, and Murder
bronwyn's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Child abuse, Pedophilia, Rape, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Torture, and Murder
Moderate: Violence and Mass/school shootings
jellybeanpie's review against another edition
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
4.0
danoreading's review
3.0
I think I will like this better on a reread, but certain characters just squicked me out too much on the first go around.
knit_the_resistance's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
funny
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
The darkest, most twisted, complicated Gamache book yet. Great audiobook. Don't listen before bedtime, it gave me the willies.
fralenuvole's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
funny
hopeful
mysterious
reflective
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
philfromocs's review
adventurous
dark
emotional
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
4.25
mimela78's review
adventurous
challenging
emotional
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0