In Glass Houses, Louise Penny shatters the conventions of the crime novel to explore what Gandhi called the court of conscience. A court that supersedes all others. If it’s been awhile since you’ve read the 13th book in the series, we invite you to refresh your memory of the novel with our Re-Read led by Will Schwalbe. 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 Glass Houses, and explore more of all things Glass Houses here at GamacheSeries.com.
There seems such a fine line between falling into place and falling apart. What does this piece of wisdom mean to you? Let us know in the comments!
6 replies on “THE WISDOM OF ARMAND GAMACHE: GLASS HOUSES”
Each new novel is a trip back home. Have not been back since 1971, but it is still in my heart. Louise often mentions foods that are a part of my childhood or names of places from my past.
Am really looking forward to Wolves — I love them, even if my ranching family disagree!!!!
Same here. I reread every coupe of years, sometimes more, when I need to read something that has excellent writing, plot, etc.
Three Pines is my way of going home at many stages of my life. All the residents are very real to me, perhaps none more than Ruth..some days I’d love to wrap my arms around her and say say, “Love ya girlie,” and others she makes me stop and laugh or cry my troubles into perspective! Gamache is the grandfather I never knew!
Thank you Louise
For me this ‘wisdom’ is underpinned by my ability( or not) to accept what is and make it work provided that still feels authentic.
Falling apart- in my case- was a time of huge personal growth, so not all doom and gloom
The community of Three Pines is like family to me. And Armand Gamache is the glue. I love how the characters evolve & grow over time. I definitely reread and do so especially when I feel the need to be surrounded by friends. I’m a painter and I started reading these when my Dad recommended Still Life to me at the very beginning. I been faithfully revisiting Three Pines ever since 🌲🌲🌲
Hi Suzan
I re read roughly every two years. I totally get the comment about family! Me too