A review by tlindhorst
The Madness of Crowds by Louise Penny

challenging dark emotional hopeful mysterious reflective sad tense fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Plot
  • Strong character development? No
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.0

This is the book LP wrote during the pandemic. As such, some of her writing about the pandemic being over felt uninformed. Yet as I consider, I think the majority of Americans and Canadians would endorse her belief. 

The mystery was interesting and confusing as these character studies usually are. What I love most about LP’s books is the way she illustrates how actions decades ago can reverberate in the present moment. 

Definitely worth the time.