When Chief Inspector Gamache arrives in picturesque Three Pines in Quebec, he finds a village in chaos. A man has been foundbludgeoned to death, and there is no sign of a weapon, a motive or even the dead man's name.
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The fifth Chief Inspector Gamache title, reissued by Sphere
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Louise Penny has worked for many years for the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation, with expertise in hard news and current affairs. She lives in Quebec with her husband.
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First Sentence: "All of them? Even the children?" The fireplace sputtered and cackled and swallowed his gas. "Slaughtered?"
As the seasons are changing, so are lives in the village of Three Pines. The body of an unknown man of a stranger is left in the bistro and antiques store of Oliver and Gabri. Chief Inspector Gamache must identify the victim as well as the killer uncovering secrets and lies along the way.
Quite different from the previous four books, this feels to be a transitional book, both for the author and the characters. As with all Ms. Penny's books, it is wonderfully written. One of the magical things about her books, is that you can read them as simple mysteries, or you can take the time to realize all the depth and layers that exist therein.
She is an author who makes you want to read passages aloud to others because they are so well done. You can tell that Ms. Penny loves her characters and the setting yet knows neither is perfect. They convey both the best, and the worst, of all people.
I love Penny's sense of humor; it is wry, subtle and brilliant. One character talks states that "I decided since I turned fifty, I needed to get into shape." She smiled fully then. "Or at least into a different shape. I'm aiming for pear rather than apple." She patted her stomach. "Thought I suspect my nature is to be the whole orchard."
Ms. Penny is a very descriptive writer of places, people and animals. She brings everything to life, without ever being cute or maudlin about it. She has a clear love and respect for all living things.
Three Pines and its residents are undergoing significant changes. I'll admit I shed a few tears at the end of this book. I am anxious to see where the road, and author, takes them.
THE BRUTAL TELLING (Pol Proc-CI Gamache-Canada-Cont) - Ex
Penny, Louise - 5th in series
Minotaur Books, 2009, ARC Trade Paperback - ISBN: HC- 9780312377038
As the seasons are changing, so are lives in the village of Three Pines. The body of an unknown man of a stranger is left in the bistro and antiques store of Oliver and Gabri. Chief Inspector Gamache must identify the victim as well as the killer uncovering secrets and lies along the way.
Quite different from the previous four books, this feels to be a transitional book, both for the author and the characters. As with all Ms. Penny's books, it is wonderfully written. One of the magical things about her books, is that you can read them as simple mysteries, or you can take the time to realize all the depth and layers that exist therein.
She is an author who makes you want to read passages aloud to others because they are so well done. You can tell that Ms. Penny loves her characters and the setting yet knows neither is perfect. They convey both the best, and the worst, of all people.
I love Penny's sense of humor; it is wry, subtle and brilliant. One character talks states that "I decided since I turned fifty, I needed to get into shape." She smiled fully then. "Or at least into a different shape. I'm aiming for pear rather than apple." She patted her stomach. "Thought I suspect my nature is to be the whole orchard."
Ms. Penny is a very descriptive writer of places, people and animals. She brings everything to life, without ever being cute or maudlin about it. She has a clear love and respect for all living things.
Three Pines and its residents are undergoing significant changes. I'll admit I shed a few tears at the end of this book. I am anxious to see where the road, and author, takes them.
THE BRUTAL TELLING (Pol Proc-CI Gamache-Canada-Cont) - Ex
Penny, Louise - 5th in series
Minotaur Books, 2009, ARC Trade Paperback - ISBN: HC- 9780312377038
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
By Jules
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This series just gets better and better and despite trying to ration them and not read them all at once I find myself going back to the next one as soon as I finish one .The characters are as well-drawn as ever ...the creation of the poet Ruth is an absolute triumph! AN EXCELLENT BOOK!
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By Nikki
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I have read all of Louise Penny's Three Pines novels and greatly enjoyed her previous ones, but this was certainly a disappointment. First of all, aside from the murder itself, nothing really happens for at least the first 200 pages. Finally the action picks up a bit, but the denouement seems forced and unrealistic, not to mention boring. Although I have recommended her previous novels to friends and family, I can't do the same for The Brutal Telling. Best to stay away from this one.
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captivating story
I have just fallen in love with this author after buying a bargain pack of three of her stories. The action takes place in French Canada mainly in a magical village called Three... Read more
Published 8 months ago by alexhm
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The Best Inspector Gamache so far
Another murder in the tiny village of Three Pines? Stretching credibility a bit here aren't we? I thought that as I started the book, but was soon won over by the quality of the... Read more
Published 8 months ago by Mr. Ross Maynard
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Best book I've read for years!
Absolutely excellent police/murder investigation. Gamache is the kind of person you would like to know, and all the inhabitants of Three Pines seem like the kind of folks you would... Read more
Published 14 months ago by C. Anscombe
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Beautifully written but slow at times
This is the first book I've read by Louise Penny, and whilst I did enjoy it, I felt it really dragged at times. Read more
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Louise Penny Three Pines Novels
Having purchased "Bury Your Dead" as a special offer, I realised that it was actually the latest in a series. Read more
Published on 16 May 2011 by Mrs B
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If you have read all the previous books then you will be straight into this story. Not to worry if you haven't you will soon know all the people in the village once into the book... Read more
Published on 1 April 2011 by Bernice
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Not much cop!
Alright as a who dunnit, this is the first Louise Penny novel I have read, and it will be the only one - a bit too slow for my liking.
Published on 4 Feb 2011 by M. Jones
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Brutal telling
Even better than usual, and that's saying something! As usual, Louise Penny has combined expert characterization, a compelling story-line and excellent writing skills to produce a... Read more
Published on 23 May 2010 by Evie
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