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3.96 AVERAGE
3.96 AVERAGE
dark
mysterious
reflective
relaxing
tense
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
dark
emotional
mysterious
reflective
sad
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
adventurous
emotional
mysterious
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
Louise Penny's third Chief Inspector Armand Gamache novel is an intriguing mystery set in Three Pines, Quebec, during Easter. The story follows Gamache as he investigates the death of a woman who attended a séance. The novel balances police procedural with character development. Gamache's complexities and his interactions with the quirky residents of Three Pines were my favorite parts of this read.
The Canadian setting is atmospheric and well incorporated into the story. However, the mystery plotting could have been stronger, with a more balance between storytelling and action.
Despite a few flaws, this is definitely a solid, cozy mystery.
The Canadian setting is atmospheric and well incorporated into the story. However, the mystery plotting could have been stronger, with a more balance between storytelling and action.
Despite a few flaws, this is definitely a solid, cozy mystery.
hopeful
mysterious
reflective
slow-paced
Good book. Nothing earth shattering though
Ok, that's it. I love these characters. All of them. Especially Gabri and Olivier. I am hooked!!
I read these all the way through once I discovered them. Love the writing! Penny does such an awesome job of describing the place that I can see it! The characters are so vivid. I know there is a movie of one of these but I refuse to see it as I do not want my version of characters or vision of place distorted through movie!
I think this was my favourite book in the series so far. Fitting that I read it in April, what with the title and Easter-time setting. Must find the next book in the series. Good light reading, set in a pastoral landscape in rural Quebec, not as violent as other crime novels.
The creepiest Gamache novel so far, this one follows the characters as they decide to confront the Hadley House. The murder mystery aspect was okay, but the slow unfolding of the personal crises of some of the characters was what made the book great.
Great character development. I like how loose ends are tied up in this book and the author still introduces new characters without causing confusion.