A review by donaldleitch
The Heron's Cry by Ann Cleeves

mysterious tense medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

The Heron's Cry is the first Ann Cleeves book that I have read.  I have watched several seasons of the Shetland television series, based on her Shetland books, and enjoyed them.  The Heron's Cry with multiple story lines, sensitivity to setting (Devon) and complexity of the main characters is certainly in the spirit of Shetland.  

This novel contains elements of a "cozy mystery" while also being unsettling.  It kept me engaged and guessing to the very end.
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