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Louise Penny

The Brutal Telling

Louise PennyFiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2009

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Louise Penny

The Brutal Telling

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2009
Book Details
Pages

386

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Three Pines • Contemporary

Publication Year

2009

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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Super Short Summary

In The Brutal Telling by Louise Penny, Sûreté Chief Inspector Armand Gamache and his team investigate the murder of an unknown man found in Olivier Brulé’s bistro in the quiet village of Three Pines. As secrets unravel, the investigation leads them through art theft and the history of the Haida people, ultimately exposing hidden truths about some of the village’s beloved residents.

Mysterious

Dark

Suspenseful

Emotional

Gritty

Reviews & Readership

4.4

110,945 ratings

86%

Loved it

12%

Mixed feelings

2%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

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.

Who should read this

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.

4.4

110,945 ratings

86%

Loved it

12%

Mixed feelings

2%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

386

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Three Pines • Contemporary

Publication Year

2009

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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