54 pages 1 hour read

Louise Penny

The Brutal Telling

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2009

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Reviews & Readership

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Louise Penny's The Brutal Telling is widely praised for its intricate plot and rich setting in the village of Three Pines. Readers appreciate the depth of Chief Inspector Gamache's character and the novel's exploration of moral complexity. However, some find the pacing slow and the resolution unsatisfactory. Overall, it captivates with its atmosphere and thought-provoking themes.

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Who Should Read The Brutal Telling?

Readers who savor atmospheric mysteries with intricate plots and rich character development will cherish Louise Penny's The Brutal Telling. Fans of Agatha Christie's Hercule Poirot series and Donna Leon's Commissario Brunetti mysteries will appreciate its sophisticated storytelling and the quaint yet complex world of Three Pines.

Recommended

Reading Age

18+years

Book Details

Genre
Mystery / Crime Fiction
Horror / Thriller / Suspense Fiction
Themes
Values/Ideas: Truth & Lies
Values/Ideas: Safety & Danger
Values/Ideas: Power & Greed