Reviews

The Heron's Cry: A Detective Matthew Venn Novel by Ann Cleeves

rubyrobin's review against another edition

mysterious medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.0

dbevvers63's review against another edition

challenging informative mysterious medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

3.0

nolan00's review against another edition

4.0

Absolutely loved this book! The thrilling plot kept me awake all night, and Cleeve’s writing style kept me hooked with her observant details and local witticisms. I look forward to more books by her!

poirot0606's review against another edition

dark mysterious tense slow-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? It's complicated

4.5

abbypatchet's review against another edition

dark mysterious tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

4.0

kemioyes's review against another edition

3.0

I enjoy Ann Cleeves Vera Stanhope and Jimmy Perez series'. But, this new series with Detective Mathew Venn is a boring character. And the plot contrive, trivial. It's almost like it's written for a tv series in mind. Very disappointing.

angel42's review against another edition

mysterious sad medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? N/A
• Loveable characters? N/A
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.5

pjgal22's review against another edition

dark mysterious medium-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? No

4.0

I enjoyed the pace of this one more than the first Matthew Venn mystery, perhaps because I listened rather than read. I like all of the characters and will continue with the series.

becshoesmith's review against another edition

3.0

3.5

minniepauline's review against another edition

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

3.25

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Blood, Suicide, Murder, and Suicidal thoughts