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A review by ricksilva
Still Life by Louise Penny
emotional
mysterious
reflective
sad
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
A murder mystery set in a small town, where a woman who seemed to be universally loved is killed in what a first appears to be a tragic hunting accident.
Enter Chief Inspector Armand Gamache, and the idyllic small town of Three Pines begins to unravel. Dark secrets are uncovered, and a strange piece of artwork may hold the clue to solving the murder.
This was a well-paced and clever murder mystery with great characters and setting. Gamache himself is a really fun detective with a knack of seeing beneath the surface in people's interactions and getting a sense of the tensions and emotions in play.
The story involves the usual array of red herrings and plot twists, but it's the development of intricate character relationships and past history that really make this book stand out.
Enter Chief Inspector Armand Gamache, and the idyllic small town of Three Pines begins to unravel. Dark secrets are uncovered, and a strange piece of artwork may hold the clue to solving the murder.
This was a well-paced and clever murder mystery with great characters and setting. Gamache himself is a really fun detective with a knack of seeing beneath the surface in people's interactions and getting a sense of the tensions and emotions in play.
The story involves the usual array of red herrings and plot twists, but it's the development of intricate character relationships and past history that really make this book stand out.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Murder
Minor: Homophobia