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Mar 06, 2024Jan847 rated this title 3.5 out of 5 stars
Gamache, Myrna Landers and a stranger are executors of a will belonging to a cleaning lady who worked near 3 pines. It wasn't as annoying as some of her books. The main story thread turns out to be about someone stealing money from…
Aug 23, 2023
#14 in the Armand Gamache series.
Jul 03, 2023Lucky1920 rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
Love ALL Louise Penny Books. My only regret is that I am coming to the end of her series. Inspector is such a kind, high integrity character in a world of murder, death, and corruption. The world could use more of him. Other characters are…
Feb 24, 2023busymom51 rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
The Surete enter the shady world of international finance as they investigate the circumstances behind a will left by an eccentric woman known as the Baroness. Simultaneously, Gamache is confronting the fallout from the shipment of…
Feb 02, 2023Spillie rated this title 4 out of 5 stars
A darker novel than others in the series, this novel reveals the high cost for decisions made and actions taken (or not) in the previous novel. Still, this is a captivating story that is about courage and having the strength to continue,…
Jan 26, 2023elmoskippy rated this title 4.5 out of 5 stars
I thought this story covered the conflicts that occur in wealthy families when sibling rivalry and other factors come into play, very well and showed how far some are willing to go to get what they feel they deserve. I enjoyed the fact…
Sep 03, 2022karhowa rated this title 3.5 out of 5 stars
It's always fun to return to Three Pines to catch up with the characters. Kingdom of the Blind was not my favorite in the series -- the plot was a bit thin and predicable but a good summer read nonetheless.
Aug 17, 2022RioCaliente rated this title 1.5 out of 5 stars
"Kingdom of the Blind" -- it's frustrating because there are some good bits, but too many story lines, results of which are obvious from the start. The overwrought sentimentality and quick condemnation of anyone not meeting very narrow…
Aug 15, 2022libertyfaith rated this title 3.5 out of 5 stars
Personally, I did not find this Inspector Gamache book as satisfying as others in the series. I sometimes get tired of the addition / use of French in the Inspector Gamache series. I understand they are in Quebec, but there are those of…
Jul 27, 2022
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#14 of 18 Inspector Gamache
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#14 inspector Gamache
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Apr 22, 2020Llaureys66 rated this title 3 out of 5 stars
Its always a pleasure to return to Three Pines and I am glad Louise chose to return. This book ,however, was not my favorite. There were a lot of storylines going at once and I found it a bit exhausting. There were the usual twists and…
Mar 23, 2020maipenrai rated this title 4 out of 5 stars
I wait impatiently for the latest Armand Gamache mystery from Louise Penny. I feel like I know the inhabitants of Three Pines intimately. Especially the duck... Very complicated double plot. Highly recommend. Kristi & Abby Tabby
Oct 16, 2019fred98115 rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
For those that have followed the characters around Gamache, this continues the development of their personalities and relationships. Gamache is suspended when his superiors question his decisions that allowed an opiate to enter Canada.…
Oct 13, 2019Memawrayne rated this title 3.5 out of 5 stars
First book I have read by this author. It was a good mystery and there was a great deal of SNOW. I got a little confused with all the characters. I think many of them were friends and neighbors. It's age, I guess.
Aug 09, 2019DanglingConversations rated this title 1.5 out of 5 stars
Start by reading her acknowledgements at the end of the book and the influence of her late husband Michael in Gamache 's character. A wonderful read, adding to the depth of already complex characters from earlier novels. And I do like her…
Jul 17, 2019CarolynAnn4 rated this title 3 out of 5 stars
Patiently waited to finally get this and, while it kept me reading fairly quickly, I didn't find it as good as some of her others. Basically, Gamache is racing against time to find a shipment of lethal drugs he let loose in last novel...…
Jul 14, 2019PimaLib_ChristineR rated this title 4 out of 5 stars
One little Rosa spoiler ahead. I love these novels. When I finally got this off the wait-list at the library everything else got dropped, and it was totally worth it. If you already love the series, you'll be pleased with this latest…
Jul 05, 2019midori_hon rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
one of my favorites of an excellent series, like a slow-cooked boeuf bourguignon and a crusty baguette slathered in fresh batter. some interesting new characters join the regulars from three pines. so happy that penny decided to continue…
Apr 11, 2019betsymarzoni rated this title 4.5 out of 5 stars
I have read every Louise Penny book in this series and proclaim this one of the best. Her characters continue to grow with each story and while the mysteries are always good, it is the people you don't want to put down when you read the…
Apr 03, 2019chilligal rated this title 3.5 out of 5 stars
i HAVE READ THE ENTIRE Gamache series and always enjoyed them. For whatever reason (maybe my advanced age!) I found this one slow going. Usually I read them in a day or two. However, I was happy to be back with all those old friends,…
Mar 10, 2019
I discovered the Louise Penny books by accident & Im reading them in the wrong order. I did not want to wait for The Kingdom of the Blind so I actually bought it LOL. I love the charming town of Three Pines. The ending was good but it…