Reviews tagging 'Racism'

The Brutal Telling by Louise Penny

3 reviews

winterpirate's review

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dark funny lighthearted mysterious reflective relaxing tense medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? N/A
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.5

 So many murders for such a quaint, peaceful village. I forget if it's ever mentioned, but it feels like the town has a population of 20 people max. And I only know who the first 10 are- I've just doubled it to be generous.

I didn't see this one coming. Not that I've predicted a Louise Penny so far, but still. I can't even elaborate because spoilers. I'm just a little stunned and I don't know if in a good or a bad way. Is that it? Is this an arc?

What's up with the weird race references though? 2009 wasn't that long ago. 
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korttipakka's review against another edition

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

4.0

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kimveach's review against another edition

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challenging dark mysterious reflective sad tense medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? It's complicated
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.5

I wish I could put into words why I think this series is so good.  It's more than just the solving of a mystery.  It's about relationships, the culture and history of Quebec and Canada, and the reflective mind of Armand Gamache.  This particular story will stay with me for a while.
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