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3.91 AVERAGE
3.91 AVERAGE
I really enjoyed reading this book (like I do with every Ann Cleeves book) because there is suspense throughout the book that makes you turn the page. When you are close to the end of the book, you are desperate to find out who the killer is.
But the book is about when Detective Jimmy Perez returns to his home in Fair Isle with his fiancee, Fran. And there's tension in Fair Isle because they are trapped their until the bad weather is over. Then someone gets murdered and there's a killer on the loose who strikes again and again with the victims being seemingly unrelated.
I love Ann Cleeves' books because she is like the modern Agatha Christie with the whodunit and the suspense, but she does add a darker tone to her stories, which I like in crime stories.
But the book is about when Detective Jimmy Perez returns to his home in Fair Isle with his fiancee, Fran. And there's tension in Fair Isle because they are trapped their until the bad weather is over. Then someone gets murdered and there's a killer on the loose who strikes again and again with the victims being seemingly unrelated.
I love Ann Cleeves' books because she is like the modern Agatha Christie with the whodunit and the suspense, but she does add a darker tone to her stories, which I like in crime stories.
dark
emotional
reflective
sad
tense
medium-paced
Terrific. She is a great story teller. Working my way through all her Shetland books
adventurous
dark
emotional
mysterious
sad
slow-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:
Yes
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Infertility, Misogyny, Sexism, Grief, Murder
dark
emotional
mysterious
reflective
tense
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
adventurous
dark
emotional
reflective
sad
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
A very intense episode of the Shetland series. I will have to wait a few months before moving to the next
mysterious
relaxing
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
This series had been getting a little repetitive for me but this book mixed things up. Still just as atmospheric as the rest of the series with great characters. The ending really got me. I’m excited to pick up the next book.