halfcentreader's review
4.0
4.5
Gamache has taken on the role of Commander at the Surete Acadamy. It is the last place that needs cleaned up from the corruption scandal that led to his retirement. Another romping mystery that alternately takes place in the beloved Three Pines and at the Academy. I couldn't put it down... as I find myself fond of all Penny's regular characters, and now equally interested in some new (hopefully repeat) characters in the persons of 4 young cadets.
Looking forward to the next in the series!
Gamache has taken on the role of Commander at the Surete Acadamy. It is the last place that needs cleaned up from the corruption scandal that led to his retirement. Another romping mystery that alternately takes place in the beloved Three Pines and at the Academy. I couldn't put it down... as I find myself fond of all Penny's regular characters, and now equally interested in some new (hopefully repeat) characters in the persons of 4 young cadets.
Looking forward to the next in the series!
elke_go_read's review
challenging
dark
emotional
mysterious
tense
fast-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? Yes
4.75
fiberreader's review
4.0
I really admire how Louise Penny can continue to come up with story lines that feel fresh and yet in keeping with the Gamache we know and love. This was a great read, as always, and I gave myself a pat on the back for, for once, figuring out part of the mystery (the twist revealed at the very end).
bookwormbea's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
5.0
cebarbagallo's review
adventurous
dark
emotional
mysterious
reflective
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? Yes
4.0
sephranix's review
4.0
It wasn't difficult to figure out very early on that Amelia was the daughter of the drunk driver who killed Armand's parents. It was just like Armand to try to turn her life around as a way of forgiveness and healing for himself. Also, I loved that Jean-Guy and Annie named their son Honore. I teared up when Jean-Guy called him that in the chapel. And again when you realize/assume that Amelia's dad named her after Armand's mom.
perseiden's review against another edition
dark
emotional
mysterious
reflective
relaxing
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
kimveach's review
dark
emotional
mysterious
reflective
sad
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
4.25
Another outstanding Inspector Armand Gamache book.
Content Warnings
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
nkwv145's review
challenging
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
mysterious
reflective
fast-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? Yes
5.0