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leahgustafson's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
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It takes a really long time for the reader to figure out what exactly is going on in this one. I know this is intentional, and some element of confusion/suspense is exciting but, this took a little too long to get to the point.
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Once I finally figured out what was going on, it felt like we were turning in circles. Gamache and the other investigators kept having the same conversations, the same speculations, and asking the same questions without really getting anywhere. Even the ending didn’t feel satisfying or “resolved” to me. I also question the inclusion or purpose of some of the characters in this one. However, I trust that Penny may have a plan for them in future books.
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This one does have some trigger warnings that I was not aware of, and this caught me a little off guard. Definitely check into those so you go in knowing what to expect!
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Even though this was not one of my favorites in the series, I still look forward to jumping back into Three Pines again in the future. If you’ve read this series, I’m curious which books are your favorites and which ones didn’t work as well for you?
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Graphic: Ableism, Murder, and Abortion
Moderate: Rape, Child death, and Torture
annabananna_'s review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
Graphic: Sexual violence, Medical trauma, Ableism, Suicide, Rape, Pregnancy, Murder, Medical content, Pandemic/Epidemic, Grief, Mental illness, Forced institutionalization, Death of parent, and Child death
naturallylazy's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Graphic: Murder
Moderate: Abandonment, Ableism, Rape, Chronic illness, Toxic relationship, Suicide, Confinement, Emotional abuse, Forced institutionalization, Medical content, Murder, Pandemic/Epidemic, Terminal illness, Mental illness, Pregnancy, Medical trauma, Racism, Miscarriage, Death of parent, Death, Schizophrenia/Psychosis , Self harm, Suicidal thoughts, Suicide attempt, and Violence
kimveach's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Graphic: Ableism, Schizophrenia/Psychosis , Toxic relationship, Medical content, Confinement, Sexism, Slavery, Bullying, Child abuse, Sexual violence, Alcohol, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Vomit, Death, Death of parent, Dementia, Dysphoria, Gore, Kidnapping, Misogyny, Outing, Pandemic/Epidemic, Suicidal thoughts, War, Abandonment, Child death, Cursing, Emotional abuse, Excrement, Forced institutionalization, Suicide, Terminal illness, Violence, Grief, Injury/Injury detail, Mental illness, Murder, Physical abuse, Racism, Classism, Hate crime, Medical trauma, Trafficking, Blood, Gun violence, Panic attacks/disorders, Rape, Religious bigotry, Self harm, and Torture
meredithgr's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
I did like the plot, centered on the moral quandaries and questions in the wake of the pandemic. I wonder what kind of post-pandemic story Penny would tell now that we have lived some post pandemic months. She wrote this in the height of the pandemic, wondering what the end would look like.
I think I'll go back and reread the Gamache series beginning with the first one. Most of her books I would give 5 stars. This one was definitely an exception.
Moderate: Abortion and Ableism
atamano's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
Graphic: Murder and Ableism
Moderate: Child death, Death of parent, Blood, Suicide, and Grief
Minor: Cursing, Pandemic/Epidemic, Rape, Torture, and Dementia
ferriswheel440's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
Graphic: Violence, Genocide, and Ableism
Moderate: Suicide
magnoliabloomfield's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.0
Graphic: Child death, Medical trauma, Ableism, Chronic illness, and Classism
Moderate: Death of parent, Mental illness, Murder, Terminal illness, Torture, Child death, Suicide attempt, War, Grief, Abortion, Child abuse, Genocide, Trafficking, and Rape
rustynailsfullset's review against another edition
5.0
Graphic: Ableism
Moderate: Death
mixyplixl's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Graphic: Murder and Child death
Moderate: Torture and Ableism
Minor: Rape and Suicide