The Beautiful Mystery: by Louise Penny

The Beautiful Mystery:

Chief Inspector Gamache #8

Louise Penny

528 pages • first pub 2012 (editions)

fiction mystery emotional mysterious medium-paced

Description

There is more to solving a crime than following the clues. Welcome to Chief Inspector Gamache's world of facts and feelings. Hidden deep in the wilderness are the cloisters of two dozen monks - men of prayer and music, famous the world over for t...

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Community Reviews Summary of 3,197 reviews

Moods

mysterious 92%
emotional 57%
reflective 43%
dark 42%
tense 37%
sad 24%
challenging 20%
adventurous 10%
hopeful 10%
informative 10%
inspiring 6%
relaxing 5%
funny 3%
lighthearted 2%

Pace

medium 58%
slow 32%
fast 8%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 61% | Character: 25% | Plot: 12%

Strong character development?

Yes: 72% | It's complicated: 20% | No: 6%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 55% | It's complicated: 35% | No: 8%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 71% | Yes: 18% | It's complicated: 8% | N/A: 1%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 78% | It's complicated: 14% | No: 6%

Average rating

4.03

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