Book Review: The Brutal Telling by Louise Penny

The Brutal Telling by Louise Penny

My rating: 5 of 5 stars


I LOVED THIS BOOK! So many levels of human goodness and failings.The realities of human nature abound with jealousies between friends, lovers, and newcomers come to light. Secrets are revealed that will give you insights into the characters you thought you knew from the previous books. These secrets will haunt you. The characters become more real, more human, more uncomfortable with their own feelings. This is  especially true for Clara and Peter, Olivier and Gabri, and Ruth. But, of course, this is a murder mystery and the culprit must be found. This ending will surprise you. A must read for Louise Penny fans!!



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Book Review: A Rule Against Murder by Louise Penny

A Rule Against Murder by Louise Penny
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This was the first Armand Gamache Series that was not set in the familiar location of Three Pines. I suppose such a little place should not be filled with murderous residents and guests, so this was a good switch. Plus, it was set during the Gamaches' anniversary get-away. Not only was Armande Gamache solving a murder in his usual calming fashion, but we were able to see a different side of him. The family man. He and his wife became more three-dimensional characters. We can identify him and we can begin to understand how he approaches the murders he and his team solve. Bravo!

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