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The Brutal Telling by Louise Penny

eleart's review against another edition

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

5.0

dgrobbins's review against another edition

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5.0

I love the Chief Inspector Gamache mysteries, they never disappoint.

lsamuels80's review against another edition

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adventurous mysterious tense medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? No
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.0

shelby100's review against another edition

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adventurous dark hopeful mysterious slow-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

4.75

afender's review against another edition

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dark mysterious 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

3.75

maribel_books's review against another edition

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dark mysterious reflective

4.0

devonforest's review against another edition

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3.0

Not realizing this is a series was part of the reason I struggled with this book. The ending wasn’t wrapped up enough for me, and the book didn’t make me want to go and find the next one. (So I googled the plot of the next book to find out what happens).

rebekahy's review against another edition

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5.0

I didn't pick the murderer at all. And even at the end I didn't get it. Totally blindsided me. I loved the story of this one. My favorite detective in a long time!

gdsunshine's review against another edition

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4.0

I'm not ashamed to say I am in love with her writing!

kikkilux's review against another edition

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dark emotional hopeful mysterious reflective 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