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betseyboo's review
4.0
I am a Louise Penny newbie and this first book was what I was hoping for. I am a fan of Masterpiece Theatre Mystery, so this book made me very happy.
Will be returning to the series soon.
Will be returning to the series soon.
_reading_rachel_'s review
emotional
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? It's complicated
4.75
ande13's review
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
mysterious
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
erin19's review
mysterious
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
dhwan's review against another edition
adventurous
mysterious
relaxing
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.75
suvata's review against another edition
3.0
Louise Penny is a modern day Agatha Christie. Their writing style is very similar. The problem is I guess I’m just not that much into cozy mysteries.
heather_sl's review
5.0
First time to read anything from this author, and I really enjoyed this book. Looking forward to reading more from her. Currently watching Three Pines on Amazon Prime, based on her books - enjoying the series so far. The third episode comes out today.
book_concierge's review against another edition
3.0
From the book jacket: Chief Inspector Armand Gamache and his team of investigators are called to the scene of a suspicious death in a rural village south of Montreal. Jean Neal, a local fixture in the tiny hamlet of Three Pines, has been found dead in the woods on Thanksgiving morning. The locals are certain it’s a tragic hunting accident, … but Gamach smells something foul …
My reactions
This is the first in a series of mysteries featuring Chief Inspector Gamache. I’ve heard much about this series and have several friends who are devoted fans, but I thought it took a very long time to take off. There was very little action, and a lot of time spent on exploring the relationships among the residents of Three Pines, and the investigative team members. There were several twists and turns in the plot and I was definitely kept guessing. Even so, the reveal felt anti-climatic.
I’ll give the series another try, mostly on the strength of my friends’ recommendations. It wasn’t a bad book, but it didn’t grab me as I expect mysteries to do.
My reactions
This is the first in a series of mysteries featuring Chief Inspector Gamache. I’ve heard much about this series and have several friends who are devoted fans, but I thought it took a very long time to take off. There was very little action, and a lot of time spent on exploring the relationships among the residents of Three Pines, and the investigative team members. There were several twists and turns in the plot and I was definitely kept guessing. Even so, the reveal felt anti-climatic.
I’ll give the series another try, mostly on the strength of my friends’ recommendations. It wasn’t a bad book, but it didn’t grab me as I expect mysteries to do.
msmoxiemae's review
4.0
Fun, quick read. Kept me intrigued. I always like a small town murder mystery. I enjoyed the characters, complex enough to be interesting but not overdone.