The Nature of the Beast by Louise Penny

The Nature of the Beast

Chief Inspector Gamache #11

Louise Penny

376 pages • first pub 2015 (editions)

fiction mystery dark mysterious medium-paced
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The Nature of the Beast is a New York Times bestselling Chief Inspector Gamache novel from Louise Penny.Hardly a day goes by when nine year old Laurent Lepage doesn't cry wolf. From alien invasions, to walking trees, to winged beasts in the woods,...

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Community Reviews Summary of 3,714 reviews

Moods

mysterious 92%
dark 68%
tense 55%
emotional 38%
adventurous 23%
challenging 17%
reflective 17%
sad 16%
hopeful 8%
funny 7%
informative 6%
lighthearted 2%
relaxing 2%
inspiring 1%

Pace

medium 72%
fast 16%
slow 10%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 66% | Plot: 25% | Character: 7%

Strong character development?

Yes: 68% | No: 19% | It's complicated: 11%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 79% | It's complicated: 18% | No: 1%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 62% | No: 30% | It's complicated: 6%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 50% | No: 25% | It's complicated: 22%

Average rating

4.08

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