1.92k reviews for:

The Cruelest Month

Louise Penny

3.96 AVERAGE

akw334's review against another edition

5.0

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I read the first one under duress. Now I'm hooked. I love this series! I love Inspector Gamache! He's everything you need in an inspector. A great 'cozy' with likable characters and setting.

abbienk's review against another edition

4.0

dark mysterious medium-paced

Plot or Character Driven: Plot

Strong character development: No

Loveable characters: Complicated

Diverse cast of characters: Yes

Flaws of characters a main focus: Complicated

jennengelbrecht's review against another edition

3.0

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Not my favorite of the three I've read so far, but it was still REALLY good. I need more Clara and Peter. Also I don't get Clara and Peter. Does he love her? Is he a psychopath? I sure love her. I know they're not the point, the point is the mystery, but it's like old episodes of Law and Order, I was more concerned with Logan and the shrink's relationship than the cases. So sue me. Regardless, I was MUCH more interested in all the Arnot business than the Three Pines murder. Can't wait to get called up for the next one!!!

kimpossible's review against another edition

4.0

adventurous challenging dark mysterious reflective medium-paced

Plot or Character Driven: A mix

Strong character development: Yes

Loveable characters: Complicated

Diverse cast of characters: Yes

Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

csduong's review against another edition

4.0

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Cozy mystery. Enjoying this series so far.

gjs8799's review against another edition

3.0

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A lot more back story in this one and a little less humor. Still enjoyable.

thedicearecast's review against another edition

4.0

funny lighthearted mysterious tense fast-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: Yes

emma_hughes_'s review against another edition

4.0

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Ruth Zardo reminds me of the mean food critic guy from Ratatouille

emstrow's review against another edition

4.0

adventurous challenging dark funny hopeful mysterious reflective tense 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: Yes

maryhaley20's review against another edition

5.0

emotional mysterious fast-paced

Plot or Character Driven: A mix

Strong character development: Complicated

Loveable characters: Yes

Diverse cast of characters: Yes

Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes