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drybay's review against another edition
challenging
dark
informative
mysterious
medium-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
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Child death, Murder, and Grief
Moderate: Genocide and Gun violence
Minor: Pedophilia and Alcohol
katypicken's review against another edition
dark
emotional
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
I loved this book; one of my favourites so far in the Inspector Gamache series. From a slow-paced start it builds to a climax that at one point had me literally holding my breath.
The characters are as well-drawn as always, and I particularly love the relationship between Armand Gamache and Jean-Guy Beauvoir. the scene where Jean-Guy tells Gamache Annie is pregnant, and calls him "Armand" for the first time and neither of them even notice. Wow. I cried. Just a bit.
Some great backstory for Ruth too.
I love Three Pines, although the lack of internet would bug me. And I guess the murder rate. Oh well, nowhere is perfect.
The characters are as well-drawn as always, and I particularly love the relationship between Armand Gamache and Jean-Guy Beauvoir.
Some great backstory for Ruth too.
I love Three Pines, although the lack of internet would bug me. And I guess the murder rate. Oh well, nowhere is perfect.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Child death, Death, Murder, and Grief
Minor: Genocide, Gun violence, and Torture
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