The Beautiful Mystery by Louise Penny

The Beautiful Mystery

Chief Inspector Gamache #8

Louise Penny with Ralph Cosham (Narrator)

13 hours, 36 minutes • first pub 2012 (editions)

fiction mystery emotional mysterious medium-paced

Description

The brilliant new novel in the New York Times bestselling series by Louise Penny, one of the most acclaimed crime writers of our time No outsiders are ever admitted to the monastery of Saint-Gilbert-Entre-les-Loups, hidden deep in the wilderness o...

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Community Reviews Summary of 2,777 reviews

Moods

mysterious 92%
emotional 58%
reflective 45%
dark 42%
tense 35%
sad 25%
challenging 18%
adventurous 11%
informative 11%
hopeful 10%
inspiring 7%
relaxing 5%
funny 2%
lighthearted 1%

Pace

medium 57%
slow 33%
fast 8%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 64% | Character: 26% | Plot: 9%

Strong character development?

Yes: 75% | It's complicated: 19% | No: 4%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 52% | It's complicated: 37% | No: 8%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 76% | Yes: 15% | It's complicated: 6% | N/A: 1%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 79% | It's complicated: 12% | No: 8%

Average rating

4.03

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