How the Light Gets In by Louise Penny

How the Light Gets In

Chief Inspector Gamache #9

Louise Penny

416 pages first pub 2013 (editions)

fiction mystery emotional mysterious tense medium-paced
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Christmas is approaching, and in Québec it's a time of dazzling snowfalls, bright lights, and gatherings with friends in front of blazing hearths. But shadows are falling on the usually festive season for Chief Inspector Armand Gamache. Most of hi...

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Community Reviews Summary of 4,328 reviews

Moods

mysterious 83%
tense 69%
emotional 65%
dark 40%
adventurous 30%
hopeful 23%
reflective 23%
challenging 19%
sad 16%
inspiring 6%
funny 5%
relaxing 3%
lighthearted 2%
informative 1%

Pace

medium 62%
fast 31%
slow 5%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 77% | Plot: 12% | Character: 10%

Strong character development?

Yes: 86% | It's complicated: 7% | No: 5%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 80% | It's complicated: 17% | No: 1%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 67% | No: 24% | It's complicated: 7% | N/A: 1%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 66% | It's complicated: 22% | No: 10%

Average rating

4.48

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