The Seagull by Ann Cleeves

400 pages first pub 2017 (editions)

fiction crime mystery dark mysterious medium-paced
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A visit to her local prison brings DI Vera Stanhope face to face with an old enemy: former detective superintendent, and now inmate, John Brace. Brace was convicted of corruption and involvement in the death of a gamekeeper - and Vera played a key...

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Community Reviews Summary of 409 reviews

Moods

mysterious 97%
dark 55%
tense 47%
adventurous 22%
emotional 22%
reflective 22%
funny 8%
hopeful 8%
sad 8%
challenging 5%
lighthearted 2%

Pace

medium 75%
fast 16%
slow 8%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 53% | Plot: 46%

Strong character development?

No: 42% | Yes: 28% | It's complicated: 21% | N/A: 7%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 50% | It's complicated: 46% | No: 3%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 72% | Yes: 17% | It's complicated: 6% | N/A: 3%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 42% | It's complicated: 32% | No: 25%

Average rating

3.99

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