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simply_fran's review
dark
emotional
lighthearted
mysterious
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.25
Content Warnings
Graphic: Mental illness, Death, Drug abuse, Emotional abuse, Addiction, Drug use, and Murder
Moderate: Violence, Religious bigotry, Gun violence, and Homophobia
Minor: Cultural appropriation, Police brutality, and Pedophilia
birdbrainbooks's review
challenging
emotional
hopeful
mysterious
reflective
tense
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? Yes
5.0
Oh man. Such a tough one to read. As always, a reminder that these books need to be read in order. This one is unique as it takes place completely at a remote Quebec monastery, not in or surrounding our usually beloved village of Three Pines. It’s a slow boil that completely burns at the end.
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The themes explored around religion, what is sacred and what’s sin, secrets and confessions, are all done so extraordinarily well, in classic Louise Penny style. Her characters though are what have my heart—and why it’s hurting by the end of this one. I anticipate picking up the next one pretty soon.
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This one left me feeling like this: 😖😩🤢😰
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Also a moment to appreciate the ever-present monk-made chocolate-covered wild blueberries and the artesian cheese on warm baguettes.🫐🥖🧀😍
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The themes explored around religion, what is sacred and what’s sin, secrets and confessions, are all done so extraordinarily well, in classic Louise Penny style. Her characters though are what have my heart—and why it’s hurting by the end of this one. I anticipate picking up the next one pretty soon.
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This one left me feeling like this: 😖😩🤢😰
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Also a moment to appreciate the ever-present monk-made chocolate-covered wild blueberries and the artesian cheese on warm baguettes.🫐🥖🧀😍
Content Warnings
Graphic: Addiction, Drug abuse, Drug use, and Emotional abuse
Moderate: Death, Murder, Medical trauma, Gun violence, and Grief
Minor: Homophobia
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