Albatross by Ann Cleeves

352 pages first pub 2019 (editions)

fiction crime mystery mysterious reflective slow-paced
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In North Devon, where two rivers converge and run into the sea, Detective Matthew Venn stands outside the church as his estranged father's funeral takes place. On the day Matthew left the strict evangelical community he grew up in, he lost his fam...

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Community Reviews Summary of 1,831 reviews

Moods

mysterious 95%
dark 46%
tense 43%
emotional 23%
reflective 15%
adventurous 13%
challenging 12%
sad 12%
hopeful 2%
inspiring 2%
funny 1%
lighthearted 1%

Pace

medium 65%
slow 22%
fast 11%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 48% | A mix: 48% | Character: 3%

Strong character development?

No: 38% | Yes: 37% | It's complicated: 23%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 50% | It's complicated: 33% | No: 14% | N/A: 2%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 61% | No: 22% | It's complicated: 15%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 42% | Yes: 31% | It's complicated: 25%

Average rating

3.79

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