Second reading and still fabulous.

This was a second reading for me. Three Pines and it's wonderful residents became even clearer.

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Entertaining again

Second in the series, still enjoyable, still easy listening. The characters are largely interesting. It’s set in the same village as the first book which, if that’s going to continue, and I lived in this small community, I’d move!

I find it quite clever, it’s well written, the wit is subtle making it more enjoyable.

However, there’s an obvious undercurrent (yes, I know!), continuing in the background. If that continues into subsequent books and it’s clearly going in to the third book, for me it will get old very quickly and, again for me, will be distracting rather than an enhancement to the main story. Maybe it will become the main story and then move on. We’ll see.

Adam Sims, excellent as ever.

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A magical story

The characters grow and grow. The story draws you in and envelops the senses. I must continue with the next. Loved it.

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Adam Sims delivers another fantastic performance.

I really enjoyed this book. It's my second Louise Penny novel. Adam Sims does an exceptional job delivering so many voices and accents, he really brings the characters to life. The only thing that bothered me about this story was the frequent mention of obese people and the prejudice towards them. I know one of the characters was obese but it really bothered me how the author described her and other people with weight issues. It felt offensive.

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Excellent start to an outstanding series

So vivid is the depiction of the inhabitants and landscape of Three Pines that it is hard to believe it is not real. No Olivier and Gabri and their b and b with the best food and atmosphere you could imagine. No Ruth the damaged poet, no lovely Clara adorned with croissant crumbs, no Myrna, kind and insightful. And worst of all no Inspector Gamache the man you learn to love with a passion for his faults as much as his strengths. Thank goodness Louise Penny is continuing to chronicle the story of her remarkable characters with insight, compassion and a steely eyed honesty. Adam Sims does a remarkably good job of reading the books.

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AKA: Dead Cold

No one mentions that this book was originally titled Dead Cold. So if you’re looking for that title, this is it.

The only disappointing thing about this story is that Agent Nicole is back <sigh>.

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Great characters!

Stronger story and more layers than the first book. Great sequel which then leaves you wanting more from a dastardly arc developing.

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Enjoyable

I really didn’t enjoy the first book in the series but decided to persevere! I liked this one a lot more, although I did figure out the plot quite early on. I love Louise Penny’s writing and her characters are real, deep and satisfying. Looking forward to the next one and seeing how the series develops!

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Excellent listen!

The story, the characters, the reader - all wonderful.
Well worth a listen and strongly recommend you do!

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The characters stood out and were diverse.

Enjoyable crime story. With a few twists and turns. The plot was well paced and kept you guessing.

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