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trusselltales's review against another edition
adventurous
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.25
kittic's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
Ann Cleeves weaves a tale akin to the fog traversing the causeway at Holy Island. Each time the reader grasps a tendril of the possible truth of this story the fog thickens once again and certainty is no longer as certain. The characters are immaculately crafted and the conclusion is heartbreaking but beautifully rendered.
hkburke2's review against another edition
4.0
I appreciated what I took as an acknowledgement that the body shaming thing is old news in the beginning of this one. The book felt tighter and then ultimately was so bittersweet...!
chaifanatic18's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
galaplanas's review against another edition
emotional
mysterious
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.75
mooncheye's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
mysterious
sad
tense
medium-paced
4.25
sam_writes1's review against another edition
adventurous
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.75
It's a really good book
girlglitch's review against another edition
5.0
Another gripping case for DI Vera Stanhope, when a murder on Holy Island dredges up secrets from the past.
Cleeves' novels are almost deceptively easy to read - it wouldn't be hard to overlook just how skilled a writer she actually is. Few writers can capture character so succinctly, and Cleeves' isn't afraid to let her plot take the back seat at times t0 let her characters steer the narrative. There's something wonderfully bittersweet ab0ut Vera as a protagonist, her tough exterior, snarky jibes and confident detective work masking an inner vulnerability. It's nice to see a detective who doubts herself sometimes.
The mystery itself is well-crafted and perfectly paced with a thrilling denouement. There's just enough twists to keep you guessing, while also giving you a fair shot at working out who the killer is, just in time for the reveal.
Smart and absorbing, The Rising Tide is a strong addition to the Vera series.
*Thank you to Netgalley for the arc in exchange for an honest review*
Cleeves' novels are almost deceptively easy to read - it wouldn't be hard to overlook just how skilled a writer she actually is. Few writers can capture character so succinctly, and Cleeves' isn't afraid to let her plot take the back seat at times t0 let her characters steer the narrative. There's something wonderfully bittersweet ab0ut Vera as a protagonist, her tough exterior, snarky jibes and confident detective work masking an inner vulnerability. It's nice to see a detective who doubts herself sometimes.
The mystery itself is well-crafted and perfectly paced with a thrilling denouement. There's just enough twists to keep you guessing, while also giving you a fair shot at working out who the killer is, just in time for the reveal.
Smart and absorbing, The Rising Tide is a strong addition to the Vera series.
*Thank you to Netgalley for the arc in exchange for an honest review*