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le3713's review against another edition
mysterious
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Continuing to enjoy my introduction to Inspector Gamache's world, though I imagine this won't end up being one of my favorites. I find some of the main recurring characters profoundly unlikable, even reprehensible in the views they express, which sours me a bit. Still, I enjoy unraveling the mystery (and am usually pretty slow to figure it out, so I don't get bored). I am getting quite drawn in by the plot line that connects the books together and need to know what's next for Armand Gamache!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Child abuse, Emotional abuse, and Body shaming
Moderate: Murder
hannahrenae's review
lighthearted
mysterious
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.25
Content Warnings
Graphic: Murder
Moderate: Emotional abuse and Mental illness
Minor: Death of parent and Forced institutionalization
emably's review
hopeful
mysterious
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
1.0
I tried to give this series a second shot, but I was supremely disappointed. I guessed the “twist” ending within the first couple chapters. I understand it’s a cozy mystery, but that doesn’t mean it needs to be so predictable. This was minor, though, in comparison to the horrific fatphobia rampant throughout.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Fatphobia, Vomit, Murder, Mental illness, Excrement, Eating disorder, Emotional abuse, Death, Death of parent, Colonisation, Child abuse, Bullying, Body shaming, Alcohol, and Fire/Fire injury
katymaryreads's review against another edition
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.
Content Warnings
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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