Reviews

The Nature of the Beast by Louise Penny

msmoxiemae's review

5.0

One of the more interesting and complicated of the Gamache mysteries so far. I enjoyed the characters and the twists along the way.

mogffm3's review

3.0

The change in narrators, although totally unavoidable, was so jarring.

The series is also starting to feel more like a TV crime drama.

gmamartha's review

4.0

Will evil come back to Three Pines?

katdirks's review

5.0

Maybe one of the best in the series.

hangwenread's review against another edition

dark emotional mysterious tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

3.75

d_a_cip's review

slow-paced

4.0

mandaailey's review against another edition

adventurous informative mysterious reflective relaxing 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

4.0

I liked getting more of Ruth's backstory in this one.

alidottie's review

4.0

4 and a half stars

Penny does not disappoint. Such a great story and mystery. Such great characters! If you like mysteries and haven't read this series, I highly recommend you start with Still Life and read her.

woerterkatze_bloggt's review against another edition

adventurous dark emotional mysterious medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? N/A
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A

4.5

kathleenguthriewoods's review

5.0

I love everything this woman writes. I strongly recommend you start the series at the beginning with "Still Life" (get the order at http://www.louisepenny.com/books.htm). Interesting historical and cultural tidbits, lovable characters, and a small village in Canada that I would move to in a heartbeat (if it was a real place).