A Journey to Three Pines - Episode 7: A Trick of the Light
We are so excited to journey with you to Three Pines, the fictional French-Canadian village created by Louise Penny for her Three Pines series, featuring Armand Gamache. This spin-off podcast series will tackle each of the books in the series in turn, in a spoiler-FILLED format. Be sure you’ve read the book before listening to the episode.
As you’ve come to expect with all Currently Reading content, Meredith and Roxanna will follow a regular episode format, with regular segments, so you know what to expect each and every time. We love staying focused on the book, rather than conversational rabbit holes.
Show notes for this series will not be time-stamped except for broad sections, but will include links to Bookshop dot org or Amazon for any books or resources referenced in the episode.
2:41 - Putting the Book Into Context
A Trick of the Light by Louise Penny
Published Aug 30, 2011 by Minotaur Books
4.32 rating on Goodreads
Seasonal setting - Summer (but to Roxanna June is not very summery in Canada so it might be considered Spring to some)
Book Awards: Anthony Award for Best Novel in 2012
Critic Reviews
Meredith’s and Roxanna’s encounters with the book
11:15 - The Setup
13:03 - A Deeper Exploration
Setup and first paragraph
The pacing of the novel
Bury Your Dead by Louise Penny
Louise Penny as Clara
Themes: “play between light and dark - chiaroscuro”, the topic of AA, “intimacy”
Clara and Peter’s relationship
A Rule Against Murder by Louise Penny
Back in Three Pines but doesn’t feel very cozy
Jean-Guy’s addiction
58:40 - Superlatives
Favorite Scene
Character MVP
Biggest loser
Best food description
Is this book skippable?
Favorite Quote
No spoilers this episode!
The next book will be The Beautiful Mystery by Louise Penny
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