In The Nature of the Beast, a monster returns to Three Pines, and Armand Gamache, the former head of homicide for the Sûreté du Québec, must grapple with what happens next. If it’s been awhile since you’ve read this one, we invite you to refresh your memory of the novel with our Re-Read led by Laura Cok. You can also learn more about the real-life inspirations behind the settings and cultural references in the book, try a recipe the characters enjoy in The Nature of the Beast, and explore more of all things The Nature of the Beast here at GamacheSeries.com.
But they both knew that words were weapons too, and when fashioned into a story their power was almost limitless. Everyone here clearly has a love of reading. Other than Louise’s books, what are some of your other favorites? Let us know in the comments!
14 replies on “THE WISDOM OF ARMAND GAMACHE: THE NATURE OF THE BEAST”
In times of extra drama inmy life, murder Mysteries seem to help me calm down. I am currently working my way through Kathy Reichs’ Temperance Brennan novels, which are also tied to the Surete` du Quebec, as I eagerly await the arrival of Grey Wolf.
This seems particularly appropriate at this time when our country, the United States, is going to vote.…
My other northern obsession is with Paul Doiron’s books starting with ‘Son of a Poacher’…I am a Mainer
Yes our country is on the edge of either having a civil war or turning back to be civil. Vote!
I love Maine! So much I sent my kid up there to college , Unity. And then he bought a house and married a Mainer. Planning on moving up to the coast of Maine some day soon!
Currently my other serial obsession is Karin Slaughter. I discovered her just last year when I started watching the Will Trent TV series. Although her crimes against women are more gruesomely described, I like that the survivors mostly come out stronger, more fierce (for the better or worse). I cheer for Will and Sarah as avengers for the assaults on women’s bodies. And I’m moved by the compassion Sarah has for the victims she has on her table.
I remember many years ago, as a child we’d say, “…but words will never hurt me…” Oh my goodness that is so untrue!
I love this quote joining “words” with “power”. TRUTH.
I very much enjoy the books of William Kent Krueger. His characters have depth and I generally connect with them. I’ve read several of his Cork O’Connor series/suspense. He has also written stand alone novels such as Ordinary Grace and This Tender Land, the latter being an historical fiction concerning Native American schools in the 1930s.
I too really enjoy William Kent Krueger and have read all his books .
We are so fortunate to have Krueger and Louise Penny books to read.
It’s so interesting that I immediately remember the quotes you are posting! Very meaningful dialogue in your wonderful series. We are grateful to the book store owner in Victoria who first recommended them to us! And to you Louise, for your wonderful look into hearts in your writing.
Why were we left to “believe” in the the video adaptation of Three Pines that Gamache was shot and possibly dead with no indication of his actual fate? Was that intended? Will there be an explanation? Ever?
Unfortunately we are seeing this in the political arena now. I have also explained personally with “friends” telling stories
I found The Nature of the Beast very difficult to read and still do. Words can hurt and the stories we tell ourselves can hurt even more. I find I have learned to hear them and then check reality
I love the series and rereading all the books in anticipation of Oct’s release. Thank you for the refresher from The Nature of The Beast