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kimveach's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
informative
mysterious
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
This story was fascinating. Inspector Armand Gamache is searching for a killer in a Quebec abbey where the monks sing Gregorian Chants. It had all the elements that make her books extraordinary: a good murder mystery, knowledge about a subject new to me, and the personal lives of the inspector and his people.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Grief, Abandonment, Suicidal thoughts, Violence, Addiction, Blood, Injury/Injury detail, Murder, Confinement, Cursing, and Gun violence
amibo's review
challenging
dark
emotional
inspiring
mysterious
reflective
sad
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
Content Warnings
Graphic: Addiction, Drug abuse, and Grief
Moderate: Drug use, Violence, and Death
Minor: Homophobia
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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