Questions About A Better Man (Chief Inspector Armand Gamache, #15)

by Louise Penny (Goodreads Author)

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Do you have to read the other books in the series to know what is going on in this one???

Diane If ever a series needed to be read from Book 1 to Book 15 in order, it's this one. Any Inspector Gamache fan will tell you that the relationships betw…moreIf ever a series needed to be read from Book 1 to Book 15 in order, it's this one. Any Inspector Gamache fan will tell you that the relationships between all of the town citizens change and evolve over time, and no one can adequately explain that to you. Please start at the beginning.(less)

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Billy Williams? Somehow I missed who exactly he is in 3 Pines and when he was introduced. Was he a character the previous books? Yes, I know the reader realizes he likes Myna.

Lana Billy Williams makes appearances in the early books in the series, too. Dead Cold/A Fatal Grace, for example. There's a running joke about how Gamache…moreBilly Williams makes appearances in the early books in the series, too. Dead Cold/A Fatal Grace, for example. There's a running joke about how Gamache can never understand what he's saying because of his dialect/accent. "Norfolk and whey" and "Whale oil beef hooked." :)(less)

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Fay I think the pills were one of MANY red herrings. They didn't matter.…moreI think the pills were one of MANY red herrings. They didn't matter.(less)

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Will there be more books in this series?

Fay Yes. I attended a talk with Louise Penny last month. There is more to come.

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Because I listen to many of these books I have not had the chance to copy down the inspector’s rules. Believe there is a set of 4 and another set of 3. Anyone care to share them in this thread?

Shirley Spangle I think you are refering to :
The 4 statement that lead to wisdom
I don't know.
I need help.
I'm sorry.
I was wrong.

3 Questions to ask yourself before sp…moreI think you are refering to :
The 4 statement that lead to wisdom
I don't know.
I need help.
I'm sorry.
I was wrong.

3 Questions to ask yourself before speaking
Is it true?
Is it kind?
Does it need to be said?
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