Still Life by Louise Penny
Still Life

Louise Penny

252 pages first pub 2005 (editions)

fiction crime mystery mysterious medium-paced
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Still Life by Louise Penny is a captivating read for fans of atmospheric, character-driven mysteries that explore the complexities of family, community, and the beauty of art, set against the stunning backdrop of rural Quebec.

Description

 Chief Inspector Armand Gamache of the Surêté du Québec and his team of investigators are called in to the scene of a suspicious death in a rural village south of Montreal. Jane Neal, a local fixture in the tiny hamlet of Three Pines, just north o...

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Community Reviews Summary of 19,023 reviews

Moods

mysterious 94%
reflective 29%
emotional 24%
dark 20%
funny 19%
tense 18%
adventurous 14%
lighthearted 13%
hopeful 11%
relaxing 11%
sad 9%
challenging 6%
inspiring 4%
informative 1%

Pace

medium 68%
slow 20%
fast 10%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 55% | Plot: 28% | Character: 15%

Strong character development?

Yes: 49% | No: 31% | It's complicated: 17% | N/A: 1%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 63% | It's complicated: 24% | No: 10%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 67% | No: 23% | It's complicated: 8%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 43% | No: 36% | It's complicated: 18% | N/A: 1%

Average rating

3.76

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