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The Madness of Crowds by Louise Penny

The Madness of Crowds

Chief Inspector Gamache #17

Louise Penny with Adam Sims (Narrator)

16 hours, 14 minutes first pub 2021 (editions)

fiction mystery emotional mysterious tense medium-paced
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The Madness of Crowds by Louise Penny is a gripping mystery that will captivate readers who appreciate absorbing explorations of complex themes, particularly those interested in the darker aspects of human nature, the dangers of groupthink, and the complexities of Canadian culture.

Description

You’re a coward. Time and again, as the New Year approaches, that charge is leveled against Armand Gamache. It starts innocently enough. While the residents of the Québec village of Three Pines take advantage of the deep snow to ski and toboggan, ...

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Community Reviews

4.0
based on 4,761 reviews

Moods

mysterious: 84%

emotional: 55%

dark: 49%

tense: 47%

reflective: 35%

challenging: 25%

sad: 20%

hopeful: 18%

adventurous: 15%

informative: 5%

inspiring: 5%

funny: 3%

relaxing: 3%


Pace

12% of readers chose fast
69% of readers chose medium
18% of readers chose slow
fast
medium
slow

Plot or character driven?

20% of readers chose Plot
67% of readers chose A mix
12% of readers chose Character
Plot
A mix
Character

Strong character development?

66% of readers chose Yes
18% of readers chose Complicated
15% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

Loveable characters?

57% of readers chose Yes
35% of readers chose Complicated
6% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

Diverse cast of characters?

71% of readers chose Yes
10% of readers chose Complicated
17% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

Flaws of characters a main focus?

59% of readers chose Yes
21% of readers chose Complicated
18% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

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