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4.03 AVERAGE
4.03 AVERAGE
dark
mysterious
reflective
I like the change in setting. Penny’s characterization is top-notch. I like the murder mysteries but I come back for the flawed and real characters (Three Pines included).
Louise Penny continues her string of Gamache mysteries, vivid with descriptions of place (and food!) and people and human feelings. Thought I even figured out the "how" only to discover I was heading in the right direction but not close enough. Not entirely sure why I rated this 4 stars and not 5; perhaps because I'm miffed it wasn't longer!
Stopped by the library this afternoon hoping to pick up the next book, only to discover it was not in the stacks, so home I headed to reserve a copy online. I am addicted to the Gamache stories, but a tad wary of what I will learn next. You see, on Louise Penny's site there is a brief synopsis of each book. I am anxious on behalf of Inspector Gamache for what the future holds. Though suppose I can breath a sigh of relief, because while there are still four or five novels for me for read, a new one is due out at the end of this coming August!
Stopped by the library this afternoon hoping to pick up the next book, only to discover it was not in the stacks, so home I headed to reserve a copy online. I am addicted to the Gamache stories, but a tad wary of what I will learn next. You see, on Louise Penny's site there is a brief synopsis of each book. I am anxious on behalf of Inspector Gamache for what the future holds. Though suppose I can breath a sigh of relief, because while there are still four or five novels for me for read, a new one is due out at the end of this coming August!
emotional
mysterious
reflective
sad
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Loveable characters:
Complicated
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
mysterious
reflective
relaxing
sad
tense
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
dark
mysterious
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
I started reading this series with later books and then went back to start at the beginning. It was disappointing to find I didn't much like the first book, or the second. After that things began to pick up, and with this book Penny really hits her stride. The solution to the mystery felt tacked on and unsatisfying, but otherwise this was a joy. Taking us out of Three Pines and creating a real Agatha Christie suspects-in-the-manor- house scenario was genius, and letting us spend a length of time with the Gamaches, seeing their devotion, was also really fun and sweet and added so much dimension to Rene-Marie who is so often represented in short phone calls. A lovely read.
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
N/A
I was really excited this book didn't take place in Three Pines, but then the Three Pines came crashing back in. I do like the characters in the village, but I was ready for a break. Ready for my Poirot on a train and not knowing anyone else moment. That was not the case and in the end, I felt more like Three Pines and their cast of characters was a relentless wave that kept crashing over and over on me.
There was something about this book that had me disliking most everyone except the Gamaches, Lacoste and Bean. Maybe the Morrow family infected everyone.
As for the mystery, I wasn't able to solve it and wasn't on the right track. I like Armand's approach and find it refreshing compared to having loads of quippy moments, but that's tv for you. I've started reading this series because I wanted to read the 6th book, but now I don't know if I want to continue. Maybe, if I take a break, I'll be able to come back to this series refreshed.
There was something about this book that had me disliking most everyone except the Gamaches, Lacoste and Bean. Maybe the Morrow family infected everyone.
As for the mystery, I wasn't able to solve it and wasn't on the right track. I like Armand's approach and find it refreshing compared to having loads of quippy moments, but that's tv for you. I've started reading this series because I wanted to read the 6th book, but now I don't know if I want to continue. Maybe, if I take a break, I'll be able to come back to this series refreshed.