A review by saturday
A Rule Against Murder by Louise Penny

2.0

I was really excited this book didn't take place in Three Pines, but then the Three Pines came crashing back in. I do like the characters in the village, but I was ready for a break. Ready for my Poirot on a train and not knowing anyone else moment. That was not the case and in the end, I felt more like Three Pines and their cast of characters was a relentless wave that kept crashing over and over on me.

There was something about this book that had me disliking most everyone except the Gamaches, Lacoste and Bean. Maybe the Morrow family infected everyone.

As for the mystery, I wasn't able to solve it and wasn't on the right track. I like Armand's approach and find it refreshing compared to having loads of quippy moments, but that's tv for you. I've started reading this series because I wanted to read the 6th book, but now I don't know if I want to continue. Maybe, if I take a break, I'll be able to come back to this series refreshed.