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davidkelly0324's review against another edition
mysterious
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
markopdx's review against another edition
adventurous
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
bookwoman1967's review against another edition
1.0
Plot holes big enough to fly a blimp through. Apparently anything can be solved by a good French meal, which is more important than possible murder, eco terrorism, corporate greed, and gratuitous violence to a poor little dog. Nope.
camartin1015's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
mysterious
fast-paced
- 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? No
5.0
I really enjoyed this book, as we see Bruno investigating suspicious deaths related to the potential city-government facilitated sale of value wine country land below its market value. I started this as soon as I finished Bruno, Chief of Police, and appreciated being thrust back into the setting, picking up in the fall after Bruno and Isabelle's intense summer romance that ends when she goes to Paris for her new position . Some parts of the plot were a surprise to me as we see Bruno interact with many outsiders who are interested in investing in the area. His commitments to his mayor and his community are tested, and the plot (neatly) resolves in a way that allows him to fulfill both.
Content Warnings
Minor: Sexual content, Death, and Fire/Fire injury
romanici's review against another edition
5.0
4.5 stars; began the book listening to the audio version and ended in reading print copy. Print copy is far superior with this series! The narrator is fine, but I missed so much by listening.
writer595's review against another edition
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.75
nuthatch's review against another edition
4.0
Readers who like the Louise Penny books would probably also like this mystery series set in a small town in France.
pattiillbee11's review against another edition
3.0
3.5 very enjoyable. Life in the French countryside with a mystery and wine.
littletaiko's review against another edition
4.0
The second in the Bruno series was an intricate mystery involving wine, environmentalists, and family dramas. Bruno's unruffled approach to solving crimes and diffusing tense situations is comforting and at times amusing. One of life's pleasures when you realize that you are at the beginning of a well-established series and have plenty more to read.