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" Another great book. Calming, meditative. Wonderful narration!! "
- Louise Fanatic , 3/6/2022
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" Love this series that takes place in Three Pines. Love her inspector Gamache as well. Cozy mysteries that keep you interested and wanting more. Will definitely read more of these books. Keep them coming. "
- Antoinette, 2/19/2014
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" I'd read about this series of mysteries, so I thought I'd give it a try with thie one. Can't say I was impressed. Everything was solid, but I found it slow going. The book didn't really pass my 50-page rule (which holds that if I'm not pretty hooked or engaged by the first 50 pages, I shouldn't waste my time finishing it) as it was almost all about the goings on of the villagers of Three Pines. Perhaps if I was already fond of these characters, I would have been engaged, but that wasn't the case, for me. "
- John, 2/13/2014
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" My blog post about this book is at this link. "
- Suziqoregon, 2/3/2014
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" Amazing. The Cruelest Month was everything a good mystery should be. I found myself holding my breath when things looked their worst. Way to go, Ms. Penny. "
- Yeva, 1/12/2014
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" This is my least favorite of the series so far but I still enjoyed it. "
- Jamie, 12/14/2013
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" Louise Penny writes magical books that make you want to read the next one. You are about the people and want to see what happens next in their lives and the mysteries are complicated and believable. Highly recommend her to one and all. PS: read them in order from first published to last. "
- Erin, 12/3/2013
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" Loved this (both times)... It was what I needed this week. "
- Wilma, 10/31/2013
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" Loved this one of the series! My favorite so far-- all of the characters were interesting, the two story lines, the general spooky theme of the main mystery, the village of Three Pines (i still wish i could move there), and wonderful Gamache's struggles and triumphs..... "
- Teatime, 10/26/2013
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" Wonderful, loved it. Especially loved the Chief Inspector Gamache parallel plot. It showed me how much I have come to love this character-- when he is threatened, my world becomes a little closer and more anxious. More Louise Penny! "
- NG, 10/11/2013
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" I just love this series! The characters are wonderful and vivid. These stories are longing to be made into a Masterpiece Mystery! "
- Danielle, 10/9/2013
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" I'm just a sucker for Inspector Gamache and the murder mysteries he solves. "
- Patsy, 6/26/2013
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" Penny presents her readers with the dark side of friendship. Yet another of her books I couldn't put down. "
- Portia, 4/18/2013
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" I'm glad to see the subplot involving the problematic case in Gamache's past put to rest. Although Penny can be a little heavy-handed with the psychological analysis at times, I do like these characters and the setting. The denouement was not the most satisfying. Still, I do like this series. "
- Christine, 11/28/2012
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" I really like this series. The first one is still by far the best. "
- Maria, 6/29/2012
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" I love this series! Once I pick one up I can't seem to put it down until I'm done. Chief Inspector Armand Gamache is my kind of guy and Three Pines is my kind of place! "
- Kelly, 5/11/2012
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" A superb multi-layered novel with insights on relationships and jealousy far beyond those expected in mysteries such as this. Good for you, Louise Penny! "
- Rebecca, 1/19/2012
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" Another Inspector Armand Gamache case solved, with much description of the village and inhabitants of Three Pines. Enjoyable murder mysteries by Louise Penny. Looking forward to reading more of hers.
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- Agnes, 5/14/2011
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" This series started out great and just keeps getting better.
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- Anne, 5/3/2011
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" A very good story with a lot of depth to it. We learn more about the case that had been haunting Gamache for so long, as we learn more about the characters of Three Pines.
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- Carrie, 4/30/2011
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" I read the first one under duress. Now I'm hooked. I love this series! I love Inspector Gamache! He's everything you need in an inspector. A great 'cozy' with likable characters and setting.
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- Anne, 4/26/2011
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" Thank you, Mary Martha, for introducing me to this author. I'll be sure to read more of her books. Loved the style, the characters, the setting. Hard to put down!
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- Susan, 4/13/2011
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" Loved it as I do all Louise Penny. This has the added mystique of a haunted house. Great story. Great character development.
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- Shirley, 4/7/2011
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" For me, this woman does not write a bad book. Lots of wee twists and turns.
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- Vsw1952, 4/7/2011
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" complex and interesting. like the characters. will keep going in this series.
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- Joanne, 3/27/2011
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" I just love this series.. Each one if a little better.
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- Joanne, 3/26/2011
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" Amazing. The Cruelest Month was everything a good mystery should be. I found myself holding my breath when things looked their worst. Way to go, Ms. Penny.
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- Yeva, 3/24/2011
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" I'm noticing an unfortunate downward trend in my ratings stars for this series.My biggest issue with this book was the way the inspector decided to reveal the murderer. It felt like a hammy 1940s movie, and it was completely out of character with everything we've seen of him thus far.
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- Petula, 3/23/2011
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" Political machinations take a back seat to the mystery in this installment. Armand Gamache must solve a murder and clear his name--no problem!
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- theda, 3/22/2011
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