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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 !
librarygirlreads's review against another edition
challenging
mysterious
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
rollotreadway's review against another edition
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
4.25
tizzyxlish23's review against another edition
adventurous
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
jo_bookworm's review against another edition
5.0
DCI Vera Stanhope is so unlikely as a police detective that there is an element of how she is still where she is. Her bluntness, her untidiness, her lack of seeming care for her Sergeant and Constables under her are all forgiven in her dogged determination to get to the truth and have justice for everyone involved in whatever case she might be in.
In this the tenth and latest novel from Ann Cleeves, Vera finds herself stuck between friends, stuck between the past and the present, stuck between the mainland and Holy Island, stuck between the truth and the lies.
A group of college friends, every five years get together for a reunion on Holy Island. It’s a celebration of that very first trip, but also it is much deeper than that. Friendships, partnerships and marriages have come and gone. On that first reunion, of them died after being stuck in the rising tide. Now some fifty years later they are gathered again.
This time there is another body.
What are these friends hiding?
Will Vera be able to stop the tide turning?
As ever this closely plotted book shows all the eccentricities of Vera as well as the determination of her team DS Joe Ashworth, Vera’s stalwart side kick and Holly, the DC who wants to be recognised fore all the hard work that she does because she feels overlooked by her hero – Vera.
You cannot go wrong with Vera and I love her portrayal in the books as much as her portrayal on the television. I hope there is more to come.
In this the tenth and latest novel from Ann Cleeves, Vera finds herself stuck between friends, stuck between the past and the present, stuck between the mainland and Holy Island, stuck between the truth and the lies.
A group of college friends, every five years get together for a reunion on Holy Island. It’s a celebration of that very first trip, but also it is much deeper than that. Friendships, partnerships and marriages have come and gone. On that first reunion, of them died after being stuck in the rising tide. Now some fifty years later they are gathered again.
This time there is another body.
What are these friends hiding?
Will Vera be able to stop the tide turning?
As ever this closely plotted book shows all the eccentricities of Vera as well as the determination of her team DS Joe Ashworth, Vera’s stalwart side kick and Holly, the DC who wants to be recognised fore all the hard work that she does because she feels overlooked by her hero – Vera.
You cannot go wrong with Vera and I love her portrayal in the books as much as her portrayal on the television. I hope there is more to come.
potemayo27's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
mysterious
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
erind's review against another edition
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
ngalbani's review against another edition
5.0
I loved it! This is my first Vera Stanhope novel, I know the character from the TV series and I am sure I will soon read the previous books.
Good plot and the location is beautiful.
I want to thank NetGalley and St. Martin's Press for the ARC.
Good plot and the location is beautiful.
I want to thank NetGalley and St. Martin's Press for the ARC.