The Seagull by Ann Cleeves

The Seagull

Vera Stanhope #8

Ann Cleeves

416 pages • first pub 2017 (editions)

fiction crime mystery dark mysterious medium-paced
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The Seagull is ideal for readers who enjoy intricately woven cold cases that challenge detectives to confront personal histories and dark secrets while navigating the murky intersections of past and present.

Description

"When prison inmate and former police officer John Brace says he's willing to give up information about a long-dead wheeler dealer in return for protection for his family, Vera knows that she has to look into his claims. But opening up this cold c...

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Community Reviews

3.98
based on 716 reviews

Moods

mysterious: 96%

dark: 50%

tense: 48%

reflective: 24%

emotional: 22%

adventurous: 20%

sad: 14%

challenging: 10%

hopeful: 8%

funny: 6%

lighthearted: 2%

Pace

13% of readers chose fast
78% of readers chose medium
7% of readers chose slow
fast
medium
slow

Plot or character driven?

48% of readers chose Plot
48% of readers chose A mix
2% of readers chose Character
Plot
A mix
Character

Strong character development?

22% of readers chose Yes
27% of readers chose Complicated
45% of readers chose No
5% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

Loveable characters?

46% of readers chose Yes
51% of readers chose Complicated
2% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

Diverse cast of characters?

17% of readers chose Yes
7% of readers chose Complicated
72% of readers chose No
2% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

Flaws of characters a main focus?

43% of readers chose Yes
28% of readers chose Complicated
28% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

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