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leahgustafson's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
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It takes a really long time for the reader to figure out what exactly is going on in this one. I know this is intentional, and some element of confusion/suspense is exciting but, this took a little too long to get to the point.
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Once I finally figured out what was going on, it felt like we were turning in circles. Gamache and the other investigators kept having the same conversations, the same speculations, and asking the same questions without really getting anywhere. Even the ending didn’t feel satisfying or “resolved” to me. I also question the inclusion or purpose of some of the characters in this one. However, I trust that Penny may have a plan for them in future books.
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This one does have some trigger warnings that I was not aware of, and this caught me a little off guard. Definitely check into those so you go in knowing what to expect!
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Even though this was not one of my favorites in the series, I still look forward to jumping back into Three Pines again in the future. If you’ve read this series, I’m curious which books are your favorites and which ones didn’t work as well for you?
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Graphic: Ableism, Murder, and Abortion
Moderate: Rape, Child death, and Torture
meredithgr's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
I did like the plot, centered on the moral quandaries and questions in the wake of the pandemic. I wonder what kind of post-pandemic story Penny would tell now that we have lived some post pandemic months. She wrote this in the height of the pandemic, wondering what the end would look like.
I think I'll go back and reread the Gamache series beginning with the first one. Most of her books I would give 5 stars. This one was definitely an exception.
Moderate: Abortion and Ableism
magnoliabloomfield's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.0
Graphic: Child death, Medical trauma, Ableism, Chronic illness, and Classism
Moderate: Death of parent, Mental illness, Murder, Terminal illness, Torture, Child death, Suicide attempt, War, Grief, Abortion, Child abuse, Genocide, Trafficking, and Rape
kcarney86's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
Graphic: Child death, Ableism, Death, Death of parent, Forced institutionalization, Grief, Murder, Suicide, Suicide attempt, Terminal illness, and Torture
Moderate: Chronic illness and Abortion
Minor: Rape, Toxic friendship, and Dementia
pphector's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
Graphic: Suicide attempt, Murder, and Suicide
Moderate: Genocide, Hate crime, and Violence
Minor: Abortion and Forced institutionalization
ecstaticlistening's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
Minor: Murder, Abortion, Genocide, Rape, and Ableism