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3.96 AVERAGE
3.96 AVERAGE
Good mystery - but I can see how watching Vera as a TV show is a better time investment. Interesting plot and same interpersonal bits but I can follow the cosy mystery better when it's all in one sitting.
adventurous
funny
mysterious
sad
tense
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
adventurous
mysterious
reflective
sad
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
slow-paced
This was my second book by this author and it is another slow burn, but, like in “The Moth Catcher” (the first one I read), I did enjoy the writing.
The storytelling was not, in my opinion, gripping or exciting, but the plot is interesting and got me curious, hence my ratings.
The writing is full of details or descriptions, so that’s why it was not so enthralling.
I liked that in this book there were no derogatory remarks about Vera’s obesity or appearance.
Anyways, regardless of being slow, the story does hold very well.
I read the first 35% using a hardcover copy, then I switched to ebook format because it seems that I read faster (plus it is easier to hold the device while riding the public transportation or while walking).
I also added the audiobook, which I listened simultaneously, and I did have more pleasure listening to it, so I do recommend the audiobook.
ebook (Kobo): 326 pages (default), 101k words
Audiobook narrated by Janine Birkett: 11.8 hours (unabridged)
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
mysterious
medium-paced
dark
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
Ann Cleeves style of mystery is a thing of beauty, suspense, horror and heart.
mysterious
sad
tense
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
informative
inspiring
mysterious
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No