A review by doc_erinnicole
A Trick of the Light by Louise Penny
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
funny
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
This is basically as good as it gets with Penny; a straightforward story with no structural weirdness or unnecessary tangents. Just a clear narrative with minimal fatphobia and a satisfying ending. That's all I can ask of her.
I do like where some of the interpersonal relationships are going and the potential messiness it may cause. I will say that Clara was more annoying that normal but I feel like we've been building to this for quite some time...she's fully in her Karen era.
Probably my second favorite Three Pines novel after Still Life, which only have a fondness for as it established the world, etc.
I do like where some of the interpersonal relationships are going and the potential messiness it may cause. I will say that Clara was more annoying that normal but I feel like we've been building to this for quite some time...she's fully in her Karen era.
Probably my second favorite Three Pines novel after Still Life, which only have a fondness for as it established the world, etc.