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devonwood 's review for:
A Great Reckoning
by Louise Penny
sad
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
N/A
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
One of my favorite books in the Chief Inspector Gamache series, A Great Reckoning blends a compelling murder mystery with a powerful story about leadership, trust, and redemption. When Gamache takes over the Sûreté Academy to root out corruption, he faces resistance, suspicion, and the ultimate test of his principles after a professor is murdered.
Louise Penny delivers a rich, atmospheric read—balancing the warmth of Three Pines with the tense, closed world of the academy. Thoughtful, suspenseful, and deeply human, this novel is a standout for both longtime fans and newcomers.