A Trick of the Light by Louise Penny

A Trick of the Light

Chief Inspector Gamache #7

Louise Penny

339 pages • first pub 2011 (editions)

fiction mystery mysterious medium-paced

Description

A New York Times Notable Crime Book and Favorite Cozy for 2011A Publishers Weekly Best Mystery/Thriller books for 2011"Penny has been compared to Agatha Christie but] it sells her short. Her characters are too rich, her grasp of nuance and human p...

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Community Reviews Summary of 2,841 reviews

Moods

mysterious 93%
emotional 52%
reflective 48%
dark 26%
tense 20%
hopeful 17%
sad 13%
challenging 12%
relaxing 8%
adventurous 7%
funny 7%
inspiring 4%
lighthearted 4%
informative 3%

Pace

medium 71%
slow 16%
fast 11%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 68% | Character: 18% | Plot: 12%

Strong character development?

Yes: 80% | It's complicated: 12% | No: 6% | N/A: 1%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 70% | It's complicated: 25% | No: 3%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 57% | No: 28% | It's complicated: 11% | N/A: 1%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 70% | It's complicated: 18% | No: 9%

Average rating

4.15

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