The Heron's Cry by Ann Cleeves

The Heron's Cry

Two Rivers #2

Ann Cleeves

400 pages • first pub 2021 (editions)

fiction mystery dark emotional mysterious medium-paced
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The Heron's Cry is the second novel in the No.1 Sunday Times bestselling series featuring detective Matthew Venn, from the creator of Vera and Shetland, Ann Cleeves.North Devon is enjoying a rare hot summer with tourists flocking to its coastline....

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Moods

mysterious 90%
dark 57%
tense 43%
emotional 33%
sad 20%
adventurous 16%
reflective 11%
challenging 9%
relaxing 2%
hopeful 1%
informative 1%
lighthearted 1%

Pace

medium 75%
slow 12%
fast 12%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 53% | Plot: 38% | Character: 8%

Strong character development?

Yes: 48% | No: 31% | It's complicated: 18% | N/A: 2%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 43% | It's complicated: 40% | No: 13% | N/A: 2%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 53% | No: 36% | It's complicated: 9%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 45% | No: 32% | It's complicated: 20% | N/A: 1%

Average rating

3.83

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