Reviews

Kingdom of the Blind by Louise Penny

kate01970's review against another edition

dark emotional funny hopeful mysterious sad tense slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

3.0

lindseyrinehart's review against another edition

dark mysterious reflective tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.5

This one was at a disadvantage because I loved the last book in the series so much that it would have been impossible to meet that standard. There were some great scenes and two storylines. The drug story line carried over from Glass Houses, and I think I preferred that part of the story. But most of the airtime was given to the Barroness, multiples wills, and complicated stock trading. I found the financial timeline tedious. But, I always love Three Pines and my friends there. 

hbolly's review against another edition

hopeful mysterious medium-paced

5.0

One of the best yet!

marieeve1978's review against another edition

4.0

Although all Louise Penny books are good, this wasn't my favorite. 3.5 stars

ellesfena's review against another edition

dark mysterious reflective medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

superdewa's review against another edition

3.0

I keep trying to like these books, but they always disappoint me. So much cliché. So much back and forth between different characters’ heads. So many storylines that match up too conveniently. So much silly philosophizing. So much reading of other characters’ expressions. I find myself squirming with irritation. Listening was only slightly better than reading. I long for the feeling I had as a child reading Miss Marple, Lord Peter Wimsey, and Sherlock Holmes whodunnits. I’m wondering if those books were just better than today’s books or have I changed? If anyone has recommendations for me, I’m open.

cindanorberg's review against another edition

dark emotional funny hopeful informative inspiring lighthearted sad tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.5

missyjohnson's review against another edition

4.0

really enjoyed this little trip to Three Pines. Ms Penny did a nice job of maintaining the tension even if some of the "mystery" was not difficult to figure out. She did a good job of weaving the stories and giving just enough information to keep it interesting and not have to repeat information. it is interesting to me how much a member of the Surete in Canada is able to do while on suspension.

heather_renae's review against another edition

emotional funny hopeful mysterious medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

rachel_reads_it_all's review against another edition

adventurous emotional mysterious sad medium-paced

3.25