The design and UX isn't done, Rob and Abbie, okkurrrr! 😌
simply_fran's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Graphic: Death, Emotional abuse, Gaslighting, Gun violence, Murder, Suicide, Infidelity, Sexual assault, Suicidal thoughts, Suicide attempt, Death of parent, Drug use, Stalking, and Violence
cake_cats_books's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Graphic: Emotional abuse, Drug use, War, Murder, Death of parent, Toxic friendship, Racism, Suicide, and Grief
kimveach's review against another edition
- 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
4.25
Moderate: Alcohol, Grief, Gun violence, War, Toxic relationship, Drug use, Misogyny, Murder, Physical abuse, Suicidal thoughts, Toxic friendship, Alcoholism, Medical content, Medical trauma, Police brutality, Sexism, Sexual harassment, Adult/minor relationship, Car accident, Cursing, Death of parent, Drug abuse, Emotional abuse, Outing, Self harm, Death, Suicide attempt, and Violence
franklola's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
Moderate: Violence, Addiction, Death, Death of parent, Gun violence, Murder, Police brutality, Pregnancy, Suicide, and Toxic relationship
atamano's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Graphic: Murder, Emotional abuse, and Gaslighting
Moderate: Death of parent, Car accident, and Suicide
Minor: Toxic relationship, Sexual harassment, Pregnancy, and War
laurenleigh's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Graphic: Violence, Emotional abuse, Gun violence, Murder, and Toxic relationship
Moderate: Death, Drug abuse, Drug use, Gun violence, Rape, Sexual content, Bullying, Gore, Blood, and Murder
bretteashley's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.75
Graphic: Murder
Moderate: Suicide, Sexual harassment, Suicidal thoughts, and Sexual violence
Minor: War, Police brutality, Gun violence, Racism, Violence, Death, Drug abuse, and Grief
krissareads's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
4.5
Moderate: Murder and Suicide
mixyplixl's review against another edition
- 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
4.5
Moderate: Suicide, Suicidal thoughts, and Murder
Minor: Sexual harassment, Drug abuse, Death of parent, and Car accident
katypicken's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
In the middle of all this, a professor is murdered, and Gamache's new job becomes mixed up with his old one as head of homicide. Only this time, he's a suspect as well as an investigator.
And, of course, Three Pines is mixed up in it too. There's a mysterious old map - maybe the only one in existence that actually shows the village - and it may or may not be relevant to the crime.
Some interesting new characters, as well as the well-loved ones from Three Pines, several intertwined stories (how does she do it without it seeming bitty and all over the place?) and some wonderful backstory for Gamache and for Three Pines too. Wonderful.
Graphic: Emotional abuse
Moderate: Bullying, Gun violence, and Murder
Minor: Car accident, Death of parent, and Homophobia