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Feb 20, 2024Jan847 rated this title 4.5 out of 5 stars
What a muddle, as usual. The killer denies doing it around page 358. Then finally admits it a bit later on, right before he commits suicide in front of Gamache. The Mountie turns out to be the money guy who hid what was stolen during…
Nov 19, 2023cknightkc rated this title 4.5 out of 5 stars
A GREAT RECKONING is the 12th installment in author Louise Penny’s celebrated mystery series. Armand Gamache comes out of retirement to command the Süreté Academy du Québec. Corruption has infiltrated this police training facility, and…
Aug 23, 2023
#12 in the Armand Gamache series.
Jul 03, 2023Lucky1920 rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
LOVE this series. Cannot recommend it enough. Refreshing to find an author who celebrates strong, complicated characters and good stories.
Feb 24, 2023busymom51 rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
As Armand Gamache assumes the leadership position at the Surete Academy, a dark shadow seems to descend on the scene. Armand is forced to confront the corruption and decay in that critical part of the system and makes some surprising…
Jan 17, 2023Spillie rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
This is one of my favourite books in this series. It delves into character, choices, and life in a unique way that is shocking yet calming at the same time. Strongly recommended (but not if read as a standalone).
Sep 10, 2022
# 12
Jul 12, 2022RioCaliente rated this title 3 out of 5 stars
"A Great Reckoning" -- an engaging story but the emotions and morality are laid on very heavily -- the village of Three Pines is thick with loving friends but no one else gets time on the page for a dose of reality -- seems like the…
May 27, 2022
RETURNED 3-16-24 DUE 3-23-24 CHECKED OUT 3-1-24 ON HOLD 2-29-2024 #12 of 18 Inspector Gamache
Apr 24, 2022
#12 in the Armand Gamache series.
Jan 25, 2022
#12 inspector Gamache
Mar 30, 2021ankitasun rated this title 3.5 out of 5 stars
As Inspector Armand Gamache, the former Chief of Homicide for the Surete du Quebec embarks on his new journey at his new job, he is given a mysterious map that leads to many deeper secrets. At the academy, Gamache sees four officers and a…
Mar 17, 2021phyllis94941 rated this title 4 out of 5 stars
I had only read the first book in this series before picking this one up as it was our book club pick. I recognized many of the town's characters from Still Life but I think this (#12 in the series) could easily be read as a stand-alone.…
Mar 14, 2021maipenrai rated this title 4 out of 5 stars
I always wait impatiently for the next Louise Penny book. Unfortunately I was disappointed with " The Nature of the Beast" until I read the afterward which changed my entire attitude about the "beast". This book is better, but I love the…
Mar 14, 2021maipenrai rated this title 4 out of 5 stars
I always wait impatiently for the next Louise Penny book. Unfortunately I was disappointed with " The Nature of the Beast" until I read the afterward which changed my entire attitude about the "beast". This book is better, but I love the…
Mar 14, 2021maipenrai rated this title 4 out of 5 stars
I always wait impatiently for the next Louise Penny book. Unfortunately I was disappointed with " The Nature of the Beast" until I read the afterward which changed my entire attitude about the "beast". This book is better, but I love the…
Feb 09, 2021
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Nov 30, 2020darcyhudjik rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
Excellent detective story!
Sep 26, 2020
#12
Mar 23, 2020maipenrai rated this title 4 out of 5 stars
I always wait impatiently for the next Louise Penny book. Unfortunately I was disappointed with " The Nature of the Beast" until I read the afterward which changed my entire attitude about the "beast". This book is better, but I love the…
Dec 18, 2019
It seems easier to read LP's novels in order of the year that they were published. It feels like Gamache's wife is like an automaton, always cooking and baking for guests, as well as making up guest bedrooms, for unplanned visitors. She…
Jul 17, 2019glotet rated this title 2.5 out of 5 stars
A few chapters prior to the last three chapters dragged on unnecessarily.
May 28, 2019
The ending was very satisfying. Have read most of Ms. Penny's works of art. Very happy to know Henri, their large eared shepard is healthy and continues to enjoy life with the Gamaches.
Mar 16, 2019lorraineacasas rated this title 3.5 out of 5 stars
I ended up liking this book (especially in comparison to another “detective/mystery” type book I read following this one). To note: I read it for a book discussion group held at my local library and had not read any of the previous 12 (or…
Jan 15, 2019
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