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The Brutal Telling
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Book Brief
386
Novel • Fiction
Three Pines • Contemporary
2009
Adult
18+ years
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
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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 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.
110,945 ratings
Loved it
Mixed feelings
Not a fan
386
Novel • Fiction
Three Pines • Contemporary
2009
Adult
18+ years
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