A Better Man by Louise Penny

512 pages first pub 2019 (editions)

fiction mystery emotional mysterious tense medium-paced

Description

It's Gamache's first day back as head of the homicide department, a job he temporarily shares with his previous second-in-command, Jean-Guy Beauvoir. Flood waters are rising across the province. In the middle of the turmoil a father approaches Gam...

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Moods

mysterious 87%
emotional 57%
tense 49%
dark 41%
reflective 34%
challenging 25%
adventurous 21%
sad 20%
hopeful 13%
funny 6%
relaxing 4%
inspiring 3%
lighthearted 1%

Pace

medium 69%
fast 19%
slow 10%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 71% | Plot: 16% | Character: 11%

Strong character development?

Yes: 71% | It's complicated: 16% | No: 11%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 75% | It's complicated: 20% | No: 2%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 60% | No: 21% | It's complicated: 16%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 61% | It's complicated: 22% | No: 15%

Average rating

4.14

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