It is the 18th novel in a series of mystery novels featuring Chief Inspector Armand Gamache. It was well received by critics and an immediate number one best seller in the hardback fiction charts.Ī World of Curiosities is a fiction book written by Canadian author and former journalist Louise Penny. The 2022 crime mystery book follows the investigation into a series of murders in Quebec, and briefly references the real life 1989 École Polytechnique massacre. I couldn’t do that to the readers or to myself.A World of Curiosities is Louise Penny's 18th novel in a series featuring the fictional character Chief Inspector Armand Gamache. “I write because I choose to, and I never, ever want these books to turn into anything formulaic, or a sausage factory.
“I didn’t feel the hot breath on my neck with this book,” she said.
With “A World of Curiosities,” Penny believes space and time - and permission to enjoy both - made all the difference, leading to a more fluid and propulsive writing experience. There are definitely changes, some I struggle with, but overall I am pleased and relieved.” Margaret Lyons, a New York Times television critic, described the series as “a show with real punch and panache.” On her website, Penny writes, “I’m sure you are wondering how true it is to the books. 1 on the hardcover fiction list less than a week after Prime Video aired “ Three Pines,” an eight-episode adaptation of her novels. Penny started to percolate a new story, which became “A World of Curiosities,” her 18th mystery starring Chief Inspector Armand Gamache.
But as a result, when I decided to take a hiatus, there was this chasm. It’s been wonderful it’s not like it’s been this great anvil I’ve been lugging around. “The reality is, after 20 years of writing, I don’t think a day has gone by when I haven’t thought about the books, characters or plots or where to go next. “I hadn’t thought it all the way through,” she admitted in a phone interview. Penny, who has produced a book a year since 2005, had no plans for how she’d spend her newfound free time.
In 2021, the Canadian novelist ushered two thrillers into the world - “ The Madness of Crowds” in August and “ State of Terror,” written with Hillary Clinton, in October - so she was due for a break. A funny thing happened when Louise Penny decided to take a year off from writing.
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