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  • The Long Way Home

  • Chief Inspector Gamache, Book 10
  • By: Louise Penny
  • Narrated by: Adam Sims
  • Length: 12 hrs and 6 mins
  • 4.5 out of 5 stars (179 ratings)
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The Long Way Home

By: Louise Penny
Narrated by: Adam Sims
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Summary

Former Chief Inspector of Homicide, Armand Gamache, has found a peace he'd never imagined possible, away from the front line of the police and in the tranquil village of Three Pines. But when his friend Clara Morrow asks for help, he can't bring himself to refuse her, despite the old wounds it threatens to re-open. Clara's husband, Peter, is missing, having failed to come home on the first anniversary of their separation, as promised.

As Gamache journeys further into Quebec, he is drawn deeper into the tortured mind of Peter Morrow, a man so desperate to recapture his fame as an artist that he would sell his soul. As Gamache gets closer to the truth, he uncovers a deadly trail of jealousy and deceit. Can Gamache bring Peter, and himself, home safely? Or in searching for answers, has he placed himself, and those closest to him, in terrible danger . . .

From number one New York Times best-selling author, Louise Penny, comes an evocative, immersive novel brimming with atmosphere and heart-stopping suspense - her most ingenious novel to date.

©2014 Three Pines Creations, Inc (P)2014 Isis Publishing

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Absorbing

An absorbing ending to a 10 volume story of delightful people facing extraordinary events in an enchanting landscape.

I am delighted to have found this series which at times had me laughing out loud and at other times weeping silently.

You cannot read/listen to these books and not be touched by the characters and their reactions to each other and their surroundings.

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Unexpectedly Boring

I have enjoyed all her books ,and enjoyed the book that came after this, But this book took too long and just was not interesting. In fact we took it on holiday and had to finish it because we had nothing else ,if we had been at home would have returned it.The plot (and I use the term plot loosely )was very weak indeed.

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I feel as if I've wasted 12 hours of my life

Would you try another book written by Louise Penny or narrated by Adam Sims?

No. I do understand that I may have missed out by not listening in sequence. But I just found it turgid.

What was most disappointing about Louise Penny’s story?

Really slow with little to no plot line. I kept waiting for it to start.

Would you be willing to try another one of Adam Sims’s performances?

No. I found his voice irritating.

What reaction did this book spark in you? Anger, sadness, disappointment?

Utter disappointment after reading some great reviews. I'm normally middle of the road but I'm way out of step on this one,so perhaps it was too subtle. It did absolutely nothing but irritate me.

Any additional comments?

I did find some nuggets of info interesting for example being ignorant I didn't realise Asbestos was a place and a natural product. Also the results of overpainting a canvas. But that was about it.

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Not her best story but a satisfying finish

What did you like most about The Long Way Home?

Gamache is always my favourite part of any of Penny's stories. I also liked that in this they travelled out of Three Pines, was starting to get a bit tired of that place.

Who was your favorite character and why?

Gamache

What about Adam Sims’s performance did you like?

Adam Sims brings this book to life! His narration made this story that much more enjoyable. And he is very good at the English and French accents.

Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting?

Not necessarily but yes it is compelling.

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Boring. Would not recommend.

I have read or listened to all the previous books in this series but will not be reading or listening to any more. Very dull and long drawn out and at times ridiculous. A very thin plot. Disappointing.

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The worst one so far.

I've enjoyed most of the previous books in the series but this one was sentimental rubbish and the story was boring. Gamache and Beauvoir were sad shadows of their former selves and Clara plummeted down my list of favourite characters to rock bottom. I'd give this one a miss and hope the next one is better.

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Great listen!

Another enjoyable, character filled book from Louise Penny. Brilliantly read - didn’t want it to come to and end in such a way.

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I will listen to anything Adam Sims narrates!

Inspector Gamache is at it again! I felt this story dragged a bit compared to all the others but it was still a compelling book, as always!

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Just ok

This is my 10 th book in the series, I’ve loved them all to varying degrees, but this one , I found too long, I felt the writing wasn’t up to the usual excellent standard. I’ll head to book 11 and look forward to it

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Feels like home

I have loved every book in this series, but this one felt most like I was travelling with my friends. Thanks to Penny's vivid portrayal of each character and their quirks and nuances, I already felt comfortable in their presence, but this book more than any other so far had me laughing aloud at them, along with them and for them. There were tears too - but that's real life, isn't it.
Perhaps it was the inclusion of Dumfries - a place so close to my own home - that sealed the bond I felt. Or perhaps it was just that Penny's portraits of each character were more clear than ever by book ten. Either way, I was absorbed by this story more than any of the others.
The narration was - as always - superb. I did notice, however, that Gamache has lost his English accent when speaking to the American characters (and indeed the Scottish one) which is a shame as I enjoyed this distinction.
Bring on book eleven to take me back to my friends in Three Pines.

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