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The second in the Armand Gamache series, we are once again visiting the idyllic village of Three Pines – this time it’s winter and preparations are afoot to celebrate Christmas. But the old Hadley House continues to cast its eerie pall over the village – this time in the form of CC Poitiers who purchased the house a year or so ago. She hasn’t endeared herself to the residents of Three Pines – in fact, just the opposite. Full of herself, detestable and psychologically abusive, particularly to her
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I really love this series, as it feels like a giant hug of familiarity and nice characters. But with murder.
This book did rub me the wrong way as there was MAJOR fat shamming in this book of a minor who was obviously the subject of abuse from page one. The teachers mocked her and made rhymes about her, as did everyone she met. She was 12. No one checked if she was okay. Everyone, EVERYONE, she met decided a 12 year old was grotesque and therefore not a human.
That was not okay and was rather jar ...more
This book did rub me the wrong way as there was MAJOR fat shamming in this book of a minor who was obviously the subject of abuse from page one. The teachers mocked her and made rhymes about her, as did everyone she met. She was 12. No one checked if she was okay. Everyone, EVERYONE, she met decided a 12 year old was grotesque and therefore not a human.
That was not okay and was rather jar ...more
2nd book in the Inspector Gamache series, which so many people have recommended. I didn't like it as much as the first one, but I still love all the main characters.
What a great town.
Inspector Gamache is one of the best fictional detectives I've encountered, and he's a nice break from detectives with alcohol problems, incapable of maintaining relationships, depressive... ...more
What a great town.
Inspector Gamache is one of the best fictional detectives I've encountered, and he's a nice break from detectives with alcohol problems, incapable of maintaining relationships, depressive... ...more
This one's situation was a little convoluted. Still, enjoyed getting to know the characters.
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I really enjoy so much this series
Apr 21, 2015
Soumya
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Camille
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Quimby
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