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The Cruelest Month

Louise Penny

3.96 AVERAGE

emotional mysterious reflective medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven: Character
Strong character development: Yes
Loveable characters: Complicated
Diverse cast of characters: Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

Always a good read with Louise Penny. I appreciate how she develops the characters of three pines just a bit more each book and a great plot twist at the end that keeps me on the hook and wanting to read the next one.

My favorite in this series so far. Such beautiful writing, the setting is idyllic and the descriptions of the food make my mouth water. The main story - another murder in Three Pines - is interesting but what's truly compelling is the back story about Gamache. How I love that man and all he represents! Highly recommended for lovers of well written mysteries.
mysterious 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
medium-paced
Strong character development: Yes

I am hopelessly addicted to these books. Damn, I do have other books to read!

I once thought this series was not for me, but this book explained some of the things I originally didn't get or like. The series is growing on me now and I want to continue!

I find these Louise Penny books a good read, though nothing mind blowing. I am getting attached to the characters, so I know that I will read all of them.
adventurous dark mysterious tense fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven: A mix
Strong character development: Yes
Loveable characters: Yes
Diverse cast of characters: Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes
mysterious 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