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Case di vetro by Louise Penny

12 reviews

sofiam19's review against another edition

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dark emotional mysterious sad tense medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? It's complicated
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.75

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flyoverzoner's review against another edition

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mysterious medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? No
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.75

During the first third of the audiobook, I was not completely engaged, switching between the trial and the past made it difficult for me to remain focused, and I didn't care much for the new characters. Of course, as the plot built up, I was back to enjoying the mystery as usual. By the end of the book, I almost shed a tear, but it was the author's note that made me cry. 
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kimveach's review against another edition

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adventurous informative inspiring reflective tense medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? It's complicated
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

So good
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atamano's review against another edition

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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

4.25

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leahgustafson's review against another edition

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dark emotional tense 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? No

5.0

 
First finished book of the year, and it’s a 5⭐️! That’s gotta be a good sign, right? I’ve said it before, and I’ll say it again—I don’t know how Louise Penny does it, but she has done it again! 
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This one is SUPER intense! The Chief Inspector Ganache books are always a slow build for me, but once I reached the final 100-150 pages, I could not put this one down. Louis Penny is a master at building suspense and writing a cliffhanger. The storyline focuses on the drug trade and its impact on all other crime. I really liked how Louis Penny chose to have the Chief Inspector view this systemic, societal problem through the lens of its impact on future generations, specifically the lives of our children and grandchildren. 
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I really enjoyed the constant debate and discussion of conscience/morality vs. laws/rules. It made me reflect on how we really KNOW when we are doing the “right” thing (or if we ever really know…🙃). I also liked the exploration of the idea that sometimes inaction is actually an important and purposeful form of action. 
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If you have not yet started this series, you NEED to! Coming from someone who purposely avoids series, that’s saying something! (Still Life is the first book in the series, in case you were wondering 😉). I can absolutely guarantee you, I’ll be back in Three Pines very, very soon! 
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franklola's review against another edition

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

4.75

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luveloise3's review against another edition

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dark emotional mysterious tense 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

5.0

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mixyplixl's review against another edition

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challenging dark emotional mysterious tense medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.25

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hayese35's review against another edition

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mysterious tense fast-paced
  • 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

4.0

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katypicken's review against another edition

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challenging dark emotional mysterious tense medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Plot
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

The tension in this one is incredible. It's told to and fro in time, with a court case in the height of summer flashing back to events in a freezing and wet November. The story centres on a murder, but there is so much more at stake, both personally and professionally for Gamache, his family and the whole of Three Pines.
One of my favourites in the series so far (though I love them all).
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