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4.0 AVERAGE
4.0 AVERAGE
adventurous
dark
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
I’ve been a fan of Louise Penny since her first book, Still LIfe (2005), and believe from page one of her first book that she is the finest writer of modern mysteries. Her writing is often lyrical, her plotting exceptional, and her characters are complex and likable. All her books are slow builds with enough twists and turns to keep readers reading into the wee hours of the morning.
In her latest book, number 19 in her series, Armand Gamache’s home is broken into and the only thing stolen is an old coat of his. When the coat is returned through the mail, he finds two scraps of paper with a list of herbs and spices. From those two scraps of paper, slowly but surely, Gamache must figure out why his coat was returned and by whom and why was he sent two scraps of paper.
This is not necessarily a fast read but readers need to read every word lest they miss a clue or ten. By the end of the book, Penny has resolved all the clues, wrapped up every thread that lead to the resolution of the mystery.
You need not have read the first 18 books in this series because the author does a credible job of letting her readers know the relationship between the characters, the history between them, and where they are at the start of this book. If you read this book and want more of Gamache and his world, start with the first book and read the series in order.
My thanks to Minotaur and Edelweiss for an eARC.
In her latest book, number 19 in her series, Armand Gamache’s home is broken into and the only thing stolen is an old coat of his. When the coat is returned through the mail, he finds two scraps of paper with a list of herbs and spices. From those two scraps of paper, slowly but surely, Gamache must figure out why his coat was returned and by whom and why was he sent two scraps of paper.
This is not necessarily a fast read but readers need to read every word lest they miss a clue or ten. By the end of the book, Penny has resolved all the clues, wrapped up every thread that lead to the resolution of the mystery.
You need not have read the first 18 books in this series because the author does a credible job of letting her readers know the relationship between the characters, the history between them, and where they are at the start of this book. If you read this book and want more of Gamache and his world, start with the first book and read the series in order.
My thanks to Minotaur and Edelweiss for an eARC.
Felt too same same. Quite a dull read this time. Sorry Louise! Too saccharine for my liking, and very soon I won't be able to stand Armand Gamache at all, and that's a shame!
adventurous
challenging
emotional
reflective
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
adventurous
mysterious
medium-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:
Yes
adventurous
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
adventurous
hopeful
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Plays on previous series, ends with to be continued. Language, minimal violence
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
mysterious
reflective
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
adventurous
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
informative
mysterious
sad
tense
fast-paced