A review by sssnoo
A Better Man, by Louise Penny
4.0
Another Gamache installment finished. Sigh. Now I have to wait for the next book. Not only was this a stellar mystery with twist and turns and surprises, it builds on the characters of Three Pines. The sub plot with Clara was exceptionally strong this time. If you are a Penny/Gamache fan there is no need for this review as you are already devouring this book. If you are not a Penny reader and you like crime mysteries with strong character development (think Elizabeth George or JK Rowlings’ Comoron Strike books) then you will likely fall in love with Three Pines and its entire cast of characters.
As a side note, I attended an author event with Louise Penny last weekend. I wasn’t sure what to expect from an author talk held in a large (1000 plus) capacity theater here in San Diego. The event exceeded my expectations a thousand-fold. Penny was so gracious, relatable and fun. She talked about her journey to become an author, her fears and triumphs. I have been impressed with her books since I first read them and now I am even more impressed by the woman behind them. If you get an opportunity to attend one of these events I recommend it. I was very happy to learn that the next volume is already drafted.
As a side note, I attended an author event with Louise Penny last weekend. I wasn’t sure what to expect from an author talk held in a large (1000 plus) capacity theater here in San Diego. The event exceeded my expectations a thousand-fold. Penny was so gracious, relatable and fun. She talked about her journey to become an author, her fears and triumphs. I have been impressed with her books since I first read them and now I am even more impressed by the woman behind them. If you get an opportunity to attend one of these events I recommend it. I was very happy to learn that the next volume is already drafted.