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A review by hpnyknits
The Seagull by Ann Cleeves
3.0
Ann, Ann, Ann! The story is ok, with the right amount of misdirection, even as there are so many players.
I liked the background about Hector, Vera’s father, and his friends. There were too many details that made no sense, enough to be annoying, but non more senseless as “The Proff” setting himself up in flames. It was not explained properly.
But the characters have become a cliche. How many more years will Joe and Holly be so insecure and fighting over Vera’s stingy praise? How much longer will Vera hold Joe’s family against him?
And Vera herself- she is only 55 in this book. Granted, overweight, and out of shape, but the author makes it sound like she is 85 and over her prime. Ha??? This would not be directed at a male detective.
I liked the background about Hector, Vera’s father, and his friends. There were too many details that made no sense, enough to be annoying, but non more senseless as “The Proff” setting himself up in flames. It was not explained properly.
But the characters have become a cliche. How many more years will Joe and Holly be so insecure and fighting over Vera’s stingy praise? How much longer will Vera hold Joe’s family against him?
And Vera herself- she is only 55 in this book. Granted, overweight, and out of shape, but the author makes it sound like she is 85 and over her prime. Ha??? This would not be directed at a male detective.