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emotional
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
I think Chief Inspector Gamache is going to rival Josephine Tey's Alan Grant as my favourite fictional detective. I love how human he is. Wheels within wheels as Gamache's own problems run alongside the murder mystery, with a bit of a cliffie on that at the end.
The mystery itself kept me guessing, and the descriptions of Three Pines, its' inhabitants, the weather - and the food - were a treat.
Graphic: Bullying, Body shaming, and Emotional abuse
Moderate: Murder, Child abuse, Suicide attempt, Death, and Death of parent
Minor: Excrement, Vomit, and Police brutality
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