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A Rule Against Murder by Louise Penny

ren_the_hobbit's review against another edition

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

3.5

I enjoyed this one, but it wasn’t my favorite in the series. It’s hard in these series when a small town like Three Pines has so many murders so I get the change in scene but I like the ones in Three Pines better. I will be reading the next because it was still enjoyable!

artist_lace's review against another edition

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

4.0

dantemkunc's review

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adventurous dark emotional hopeful mysterious reflective tense medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? No

3.0

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clairefrances_8's review against another edition

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adventurous dark emotional mysterious tense 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? It's complicated

4.5

agrinczel's review against another edition

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4.0

3.5 stars - this one was ok, but was missing the quaintness of the village

ninasbooks57's review against another edition

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challenging emotional hopeful tense medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Plot
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated

4.0

sirrydactyl's review against another edition

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5.0

These books keep getting better and better! Not only are these just good mysteries, but the characters are wonderful. The character development is gracefully done throughout each book. I love getting to know the characters little bits at a time. I can't believe I haven't read this author before! I highly recommend to anyone who loves mysteries.

saholst's review against another edition

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adventurous mysterious fast-paced
  • 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? Yes

4.0

Penny is a sensitive and strong writer. I consistently wish for just a little more commentary on her characters, particularly the children, who are traversing lines of queerness, fatness, or mental health. 

threegoodrats's review against another edition

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4.0

I think I enjoyed this one even more than the last couple. I was afraid I wouldn't because it wasn't set in Three Pines, but there was still a good amount of Three Pines in this story. Plus, the Morrow family is just fascinating!

vlreid's review against another edition

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4.0

Book #4 in the Armand Gamache series finds he and his wife taking a relaxing week's vacation at a luxurious yet remote inn in rural Quebec, not far from Three Pines. Of course there is a murder, and he is called upon to run the investigation. Jean Guy Beauvoir and Isabelle Lacoste assist the Chief Inspector and of course everything is solved in the end. There is such a strong sense in place in Louse Penny's writing. I would love to be transported to the delightful Manoir Bellechasse and spend a week enjoying all of the wonderful food!

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