A review by pourrir
The Madness of Crowds by Louise Penny

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

2.5

I could make fondue this book is so cheesy. I didn't like how the mystery played out, as it really doesn't give you clues or evidence to solve the crime. Instead, all the detective work is based on intuition and how the characters think the crime went down. It has an interesting premise, but is way too dependant on what a character thinks may have happened. These books are probably well loved due to the long history the audience has with the characters, but missing that it is just a bad detective novel.
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