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Starred Review. Canadian Penny's terrific first novel, which was the runner-up for the CWA's Debut Dagger Award in 2004, introduces Armand Gamache of the Sûreté du Québec. When the body of Jane Neal, a middle-aged artist, is found near a woodland trail used by deer hunters outside the village of Three Pines, it appears she's the victim of a hunting accident. Summoned to the scene, Gamache, an appealingly competent senior homicide investigator, soon determines that the woman was most likely murdered. Like a virtuoso, Penny plays a complex variation on the theme of the clue hidden in plain sight. She deftly uses the bilingual, bicultural aspect of Quebecois life as well as arcane aspects of archery and art to deepen her narrative. Memorable characters include Jane; Jane's shallow niece, Yolande; and a delightful gay couple, Olivier and Gabri. Filled with unexpected insights, this winning traditional mystery sets a solid foundation for future entries in the series. (July)
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*Starred Review* The residents of a tiny Canadian village called Three Pines are shocked when the body of Miss Jane Neal is found in the woods. Miss Neal, the village's retired schoolteacher and a talented amateur artist, has been a good friend to most of the townsfolk, so her loss is keenly felt. At first, her death appears to be a tragic accident--it's deer-hunting season, and it looks a stray hunter's arrow killed her. But some folks are suspicious, and Chief Inspector Armand Gamache of the Montreal Surete is called in to investigate. Accompanying Gamache are his loyal assistant Beauvoir and Yvette Nichol, a new addition to Gamache's team. The trio soon finds that the seemingly peaceful, friendly village hides dark secrets. The truth is both bizarre and shocking, even to the jaded Gamache and his team. This is a real gem of a book that slowly draws the reader into a beautifully told, lyrically written story of love, life, friendship, and tragedy. And it's a pretty darn good mystery too. This belongs in the same league with such other outstanding Canadian mysteries as Eric Wright's Charlie Salter series. Emily Melton
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4.0 out of 5 stars
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This review is from: Still Life (Paperback)
Well written, well thought-out and well characterized by Louise Penny as always.Mystery set in the two solitudes of Quebec. Good read and good bargain.
2.0 out of 5 stars
Not impressed...,
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Being out of reading material, a rare situation for me, I picked up this book in thelocal drug store, not knowing this author but rather intrigued by reviews on back and inside cover, I decided to give it a chance. Sorry to say I'm not impressed. Too many one dimensional characters, a muddled plot and overly descriptive content. I appreciate the Canadian setting but have to admit, I prefer Lisa Scottaline and Janet Evanovich to mention just two, any day... Their writing is easy, entertaining and doesn't bring on a headache. So far this book has proven to be a waste of money... However, I'll plug along with the reading of the book, aspirin at the ready, hoping it will improve.
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5.0 out of 5 stars
wonderful novel,
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This novel is written with the bilingual, bicultural aspect of the Québécois life in mind. It is narrated with emotions and very delightful; the characters have depth and are compassionate. This mystery is very engaging and Inspector Gamache is destined for stardom....can't wait to read the next novel in this series.
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