A review by alisonburnis
Three Bags Full: A Sheep Detective Story by Leonie Swann

funny inspiring lighthearted mysterious slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

4.0

This is the book that a bunch of people on Bluesky are reading, and I found it so charming (a mystery book focused on a flock of sheep!) that I decided to read it too. And it is incredibly charming: the flock of sheep are the primary narrators through which the murder of their shepherd, George, is told. The sheep are each delightfully formed, distinct voices, and Swann clearly put a lot of thought into making sure they didn’t sound like humans. This was sweet and funny and sad and you too should give it a try.