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lenny9987's review against another edition
dark
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.0
helen___'s review against another edition
mysterious
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.25
emceehache's review against another edition
mysterious
reflective
medium-paced
It’s a short story featuring DCI Matthew Venn as he encounters two girls on the beach in front of his house.
PROS:
PROS:
- In true Ann Cleeves fashion, it had great atmosphere and characters.
- Gives a bit more insight about Matthew and Jo’s background. Good for fans of the series.
CONS:
- It feels like it should be a novel rather than a short story.
- The reveal
about the older girl being a psychopath is underwhelming. I think a longer story would’ve made it better.
avidreadergirl1's review against another edition
reflective
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
Nice short story staring Matthew Venn who, for once, doesn’t have a murder to solve.
felicitydisco's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
medium-paced
4.5
A well-crafted short story - love seeing a bit of Matthew and Jen between books.
paronomaniac's review against another edition
dark
emotional
hopeful
mysterious
fast-paced
4.0
Content Warnings
Moderate: Alcoholism and Child abuse
crinolinelaphroaig's review against another edition
mysterious
fast-paced
5.0
2X Yes on discovering it was on Audible I read a 2nd time. And it made me love it even more.
1X Happiness is waking up early to read the new Detective Matthew Venn Short Story - The Girls on the Beach.
It's definitely a short story at 16 pages. I finished reading before I finished my morning tea.But Matthew and Jen are there. As well as the beautiful imagery that Ann Cleeves is so brilliant at.
If you're a fan of Ann Cleeves' Vera Stanhope there's also a 3 Chapter/14 Page Excerpt of next in that series The Rising Tide which is coming in September.
As yet I've only read the first Vera Book which I enjoyed. I've said it before, sometimes it's nice to be late to party. I look forward to reading the whole stack of Vera.
And now that I've enjoyed this early morning treat I'm on to my day.
📖📚🫖 🌅🌊
1X Happiness is waking up early to read the new Detective Matthew Venn Short Story - The Girls on the Beach.
It's definitely a short story at 16 pages. I finished reading before I finished my morning tea.But Matthew and Jen are there. As well as the beautiful imagery that Ann Cleeves is so brilliant at.
If you're a fan of Ann Cleeves' Vera Stanhope there's also a 3 Chapter/14 Page Excerpt of next in that series The Rising Tide which is coming in September.
As yet I've only read the first Vera Book which I enjoyed. I've said it before, sometimes it's nice to be late to party. I look forward to reading the whole stack of Vera.
And now that I've enjoyed this early morning treat I'm on to my day.
📖📚🫖 🌅🌊
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