The Brutal Telling by Louise Penny

386 pages first pub 2009 (editions)

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The Brutal Telling by Louise Penny is a gripping mystery that will captivate fans of small-town secrets, intricate plots, and the quiet, introspective world of Chief Inspector Armand Gamache, making it a perfect fit for readers who crave a thought-provoking and suspenseful whodunit that explores the complexities of human nature.

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The wise and beleaguered Chief Inspector Armand Gamache returns to Three Pines The Brutal Telling, the fifth book in Louise Penny's #1 New York Times bestselling series.Chaos is coming, old son. With those words the peace of Three Pines is shatter...

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Community Reviews Summary of 5,918 reviews

Moods

mysterious 94%
dark 53%
emotional 40%
reflective 34%
tense 29%
sad 25%
challenging 16%
adventurous 15%
funny 6%
hopeful 5%
relaxing 5%
informative 2%
lighthearted 2%
inspiring 1%

Pace

medium 71%
slow 19%
fast 9%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 67% | Plot: 18% | Character: 13%

Strong character development?

Yes: 69% | It's complicated: 17% | No: 12%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 64% | It's complicated: 31% | No: 4%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 72% | No: 19% | It's complicated: 6% | N/A: 1%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 67% | No: 17% | It's complicated: 14%

Average rating

4.06

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