The Cruelest Month by Louise Penny

615 pages first pub 2007 (editions)

fiction mystery mysterious medium-paced

Community Reviews Summary of 5,027 reviews

Moods

mysterious 94%
dark 38%
emotional 37%
tense 30%
reflective 28%
funny 15%
adventurous 13%
sad 12%
hopeful 11%
challenging 10%
lighthearted 8%
relaxing 8%
inspiring 4%
informative 1%

Pace

medium 70%
slow 18%
fast 10%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 61% | Plot: 20% | Character: 18%

Strong character development?

Yes: 72% | It's complicated: 14% | No: 12%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 73% | It's complicated: 23% | No: 2%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 64% | No: 23% | It's complicated: 10% | N/A: 1%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 57% | It's complicated: 23% | No: 18%

Average rating

3.91

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