korendor 's review for:

A Rule Against Murder by Louise Penny
4.0

While the mystery of this book is solid, I was drawn in more by the overall atmosphere created by author Louise Penny. I could almost smell the forest around me and here the buzzing of the bees.

The characters are strong and well-developed, and Chief Inspector Armand Gamache is a great protagonist-with scars, flaws, hopes, and dreams. The way he interacts with the crime scene and suspects tells a great deal about the man.

There are plenty of clues and red-herrings to drive the story forward, and a the side stories are just as compelling.