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386 pages • first pub 2009 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781250161666
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Minotaur Books
Publication date: 03 October 2017
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.
Description
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...
Community Reviews Summary of 5,918 reviews
Moods
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
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
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Homophobia, Murder, DeathModerate
Toxic friendship, Blood, DementiaMinor
Racism386 pages • first pub 2009 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781250161666
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Minotaur Books
Publication date: 03 October 2017
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.
Description
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...
Community Reviews Summary of 5,918 reviews
Moods
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
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
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Homophobia, Murder, DeathModerate
Toxic friendship, Blood, DementiaMinor
Racism