Reviews

Still Life by Louise Penny

lorvtmelbs's review against another edition

challenging dark mysterious tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.25

zambi88's review against another edition

slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? No

3.0

lmck09's review against another edition

mysterious reflective slow-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

3.0

brittanystoess's review against another edition

emotional funny hopeful mysterious reflective relaxing medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

I really enjoyed this! Cozy mystery was exactly what I was looking for this fall, and Still Life fit the bill perfectly. The town of Three Pines is so warm and charming, and I loved getting to know the characters. There were a few that felt a bit tokenized/stereotyped, which I didn’t love. Hoping their stories + personalities get fleshed out more in future books—there are plenty of opportunities in a series this robust!

cold_cupcake's review against another edition

mysterious

2.0

meagan_young's review against another edition

5.0

Mystery has never been my cup of tea, but I enjoy a good one now and then and this was a good one! I loved the town and the characters, I just wanted to be there sipping coffee at the bistro and looking at art. It was nice to read a mystery without the violence and scariness to keep me up at night.

cvonsee's review against another edition

challenging mysterious tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes

5.0

lcehanle's review against another edition

mysterious slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes

3.75

tdeitcher's review against another edition

fast-paced

• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes

4.0

sydneywolpert's review against another edition

dark mysterious medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? No
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

3.25