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The Long Way Home

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2014

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Louise Penny

The Long Way Home

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2014
Book Details
Pages

400

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Quebec • Contemporary

Publication Year

2014

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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Super Short Summary

In The Long Way Home by Louise Penny, retired Inspector Armand Gamache is drawn into a new investigation when his friend Clara Morrow asks for help finding her estranged husband, Peter, who failed to return after their agreed year-long separation. Their search leads the group through various locales, uncovering Peter's travels, mysterious paintings, and deeper secrets involving art and ambition. The novel addresses trauma, jealousy, and the complexities of relationships and artistic integrity.

Mysterious

Contemplative

Emotional

Dark

Suspenseful

Reviews & Readership

4.2

99,222 ratings

79%

Loved it

16%

Mixed feelings

5%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

Louise Penny's The Long Way Home blends intricate mystery with deep character exploration. Fans appreciate its atmospheric setting and complex storytelling, while some critics find its pacing slow and resolution less satisfying. Nevertheless, Penny’s skillful prose and rich, emotional depth continue to enchant her readership.

Who should read this

Who Should Read The Long Way Home?

Readers who enjoy intricate mysteries and character-driven narratives will relish The Long Way Home by Louise Penny. Comparable to those who appreciate Donna Leon's Commissario Brunetti series or Ann Cleeves' Vera Stanhope novels, this book is ideal for fans of thoughtful, atmospheric detective fiction.

4.2

99,222 ratings

79%

Loved it

16%

Mixed feelings

5%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

400

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Quebec • Contemporary

Publication Year

2014

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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