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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*
shellydennison's review against another edition
dark
emotional
mysterious
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
flongenecker's review against another edition
emotional
mysterious
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
2.0
krobart's review against another edition
5.0
See my review here:
https://whatmeread.wordpress.com/2023/02/14/review-2120-the-rising-tide/
https://whatmeread.wordpress.com/2023/02/14/review-2120-the-rising-tide/
bellewright12's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
4.0
Good mystery, easy to read, not my favourite of all time but I'd read this author again.
velvetyfox's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Diverse cast of characters? No
4.75
antiopelle's review against another edition
5.0
A small island in the mist close to the Scottish border. A causeway inaccessible during the high tides. A murder among a group of friends who reunite every 5 years. The scene is perfectly set when Vera and her team comes in to investigate. The mystery is very well done, but in this installment a lot of emphasis is put on Vera herself and the changes in her mindset. She is a little softer, less demanding for both herself and her team. I could write a very long review pointing out all the choices that Mr. Cleeves makes that makes this series an prime example of perfection, but I will stick with the very strong recommendation to read the Vera Stanhope in order and be immersed in this very well crafted world set in Northumberland. This is without a doubt escapism and police procedural at its very best.
Bravo !
Bravo !