#chief inspector gamache

[princelysome]

A good story woven from several loose threads.

[turning-pages-seeking-sages]

📖✨ Monthly Reading Wrap-Up

October 2024 Edition

📗 I Have Some Questions for You by Rebecca Makkai Mystery/Thriller | ★★★★☆ (4/5) A true-crime podcaster returns to her alma mater to revisit an old murder case, stirring up buried memories and unexpected revelations. Review: Makkai delivers a gripping and layered narrative that tackles both suspense and self-reflection.

📕 A World of Curiosities by Louise Penny Mystery | ★★★★☆ (3.75/5) In the heart of Three Pines, a hidden attic leads to secrets buried in Gamache’s past, as a new generation wrestles with unresolved mysteries. Review: Intricate and compelling, but I felt like the characters made bad decisions purely to advance the plot and elevate the stakes.

📙 The Librarian of Burned Books by Brianna Labuskes Historical Fiction | ★★★★½ (4.5/5) A captivating read that will resonate deeply with fans of historical fiction, particularly those who appreciate stories about the power of literature to overcome adversity, the resilience of women in the face of oppression, and the beauty of love and hope in the darkest of times Review: A beautiful, moving tribute to the power of books that (surprisingly!) centers queer characters.

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📘 At First Spite by Olivia Dade Romantic Comedy | ★★★☆☆ (3/5) After a broken engagement, Athena moves into the tiny Spite House she bought for her ex-fiancé, only to discover that his infuriating older brother, the man who convinced him to leave her, lives next door. Review: This story does a decent job depicting depression, but unbelievable scenes and cringe banter pulled me out of the story several times.

📗 The Witness for the Dead by Katherine Addison Fantasy | ★★★★☆ (4/5) Thara Celehar, a Witness for the Dead, uses his gift to bring closure to lost souls while facing dark mysteries in the city of Amalo. Review: A quietly powerful story with heart and compassion at its core, full of political intrigue and mystery.

📕 The Grief Stones by Katherine Addison Fantasy | ★★★★☆ (3.75/5) Thara Celehar, a Witness for the Dead, uses his gift to investigate a noblewoman’s murder, uncovering disturbing secrets within a girls' school and confronting painful truths in the shadows of Amalo. Review: While I enjoyed this book, the pacing was off, and some plot lines were rushed.

📙 A Great Reckoning by Louise Penny Mystery | ★★★★¾ (4.75/5) Gamache takes on the role of commander at the police academy, uncovering corruption and a map that could solve a decades-old mystery. Review: One of my favorites in the series; a beautifully layered narrative with suspense and emotional depth.

📘 Glass Houses by Louise Penny Mystery | ★★★★☆ (4/5) When a mysterious figure appears in Three Pines, it sets off a chain of events that forces Gamache to confront his past decisions and their deadly repercussions. Review: A thought-provoking mystery with masterful tension and a gripping storyline.

📗 Kingdom of the Blind by Louise Penny Mystery | ★★★★☆ (4/5) Chief Inspector Armand Gamache finds himself named as one of the executors of a stranger’s will, leading to an intricate mystery rooted in secrets and lies. Review: Penny's storytelling shines with rich character depth and an intricately woven mystery.

📕 The City We Became by N.K. Jemisin Fantasy/Sci-Fi | ★★★★☆ (3.75/5) In a vividly imagined New York City, five people embodying the boroughs must come together to defend it from an otherworldly threat. Review: I enjoyed the premise, but sometimes the messages felt hamfisted.

[hiphuman2020]

True to her elevated style, Louise Penny turns The Beautiful Mystery into a revelation. 

Minus the murder, Louise Penny took me back to serenity of my time in the seminary.

In the opening chapter, Chief Inspector Armand Gamache and Jean-Guy Beauvoir of the Sûreté du Québec are forced to leave behind their loved ones and the quaint village of Three Pines. In the twenty plus books in Penny’s Chief Inspector Gamache series, their isolation from the home community is unusual and quite significant to the plot. After a long flight to the northern reaches of Québec,…

[obeydontstray]

Molina-verse character playlists (edited, forgot two playlists!)

[reuripotte]

Alfred Molina as Armand Gamache

• Three pines | S01 EP06

[issacharmastersdp18]

Amazon, why you gotta do me like this?

One season, with a cliffhanger season finale, and you don’t give me any closure?

If I didn't know it was based on a book series with MANY more stories to follow, I’d actually be concerned that one of my favorite main characters might die.

[plush4bunny]

Gamache having a one-night stand and it ends up having potential? 👀 that would be the spicy agenda yo ought to know more for @chrism02's tension-heavy fic called "Under wraps"

[elwolfen]

Alfred Molinathon Day 30

Three Pines (2022)

Chief Inspector Armand Gamache

His Role: TBAdded

The Rest of the Show: TBAdded

I'm going to be leaving them blank for right now and edit to add more later! It's a bit difficult for me to watch and then write something every day! Doesn't help that I'm behind... so sorry! I wouldn't reblog these until there's something more palatable...

[drstherapy]

[princelysome]

A real page turner. I enjoyed it.

[fuckyeahalfredmolina]

Alfred Molina promoting ‘Three Pines’ in London 11 November 2022. FULL album on Twitter (higher resolution) and Pinterest.

[movielover55]

Hey all! I am a huge fan of Louise Penny’s chief inspector gamache series. I think the books are just wonderful! Unfortunately I see very little talk of it online anywhere. To solve that I made a subreddit for that purpose for other people to have a space to discuss these amazing books! It’s r/ChiefInspectorGamache

You should come check it out!

[reuripotte]

Alfred Molina as Armand Gamache

• Three pines | S01 EP06

[freshlybrewedbookreviews]

'I think people who have had that experience and survived have a responsibility to help others. We can't let someone drown where we were saved.'

– Louise Penny (A Fatal Grace)

[misterrttegrimborn]

Savages - Marina and the Diamonds

(my edit)

spoilers for "three pines"

[realclaramorrow]

how do I singlehandedly create more tumblr interest in the chief inspector armand gamache detective novel series because so far all I can see is

-1 louise penny quote (its a good one tbf)

-2 fanart

-50 bazillion simping for alfred molina

he's not an unnatractive guy and I love his portrayal of gamache but guys please