The Madness of Crowds: A Novel by Louise Penny

The Madness of Crowds: A Novel

Chief Inspector Gamache #17

Louise Penny

448 pages • first pub 2021 (editions)

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They refuse, citing academic freedom, and accuse Gamache of censorship and intellectual cowardice. Before long, Professor Robinson’s views start seeping into conversations. Spreading and infecting. So that truth and fact, reality and delusion are ...

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Moods

mysterious 85%
emotional 53%
dark 48%
tense 48%
reflective 34%
challenging 26%
sad 20%
hopeful 18%
adventurous 14%
inspiring 6%
informative 5%
funny 4%
relaxing 3%

Pace

medium 67%
slow 19%
fast 13%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 66% | Plot: 19% | Character: 14%

Strong character development?

Yes: 64% | It's complicated: 19% | No: 16%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 54% | It's complicated: 37% | No: 6%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 71% | No: 16% | It's complicated: 11%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 59% | It's complicated: 21% | No: 18%

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