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A Rule Against Murder by Louise Penny

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_teacher_spice_'s review against another edition

4.0

I loved this one. I was interested in the change of scenery and enjoyed learning more about our characters. The only thing that really stuck with me like a burr in the seat of my pants was what I felt was psychological wounding toward Bean. I still want more answers or a better resolution with Bean because I felt the animosity with Marianna toward her mother to intentionally screw around with Bean's name and then to joke about renaming Bean to Chlamydia and Syphilis stuck with me and isn't going away. The hate may have been aimed at her mother, but there is no way it just magically disappeared or didn't impact Bean. I just can't get over it.

smilesgiggle's review against another edition

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4.0

Great read- couldn't figure it out. Well written and drawn out. It didn't lag.

thisjaelynn's review against another edition

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5.0

4.5 rounded up.

This series has yet to disappoint me, except for the moments when each book ends and I have to say goodbye to Three Pines again and wait, impatiently, for the next book to be available.

michaelpdonley's review against another edition

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4.0

I’ve come to really appreciate how intricate Penny’s plots are. After almost 57 years, this is the first mystery series I’ve attempted, and I’m thoroughly enjoying the artistry. Great storytelling, wonderful character work over the series so far, and from what I’ve heard it just gets better.