I just want to share Louise Penny’s clarification of what this novella is. It’s purposely written at an elementary school level for adults who are improving their literacy skills. It’s part of a charitable effort called GoodReads Canada to help adult learners by as well as raise money for literacy. She said she has learned that books produced as part of this effort are also good for English language learners and those who may need to relearn some reading skills after a stroke. It does not necessarily fit into the overall story arc of the regular novels. I haven’t read it; I just wanted to shed light on the reasons behind the language and price. I’m giving 5 stars to laud her participation in the program.

Every thing Penny writes is a work of art.I have read every book .Every one seems so real.Three Pines is always a wonderful vacation.😊

This was a short story and not remotely up to Penny's past books. It's appropriate for 6th grade thru 9th, and not a novella in length.

This is a well-written SHORT story. The price is WAY too high for less than 100 pages.