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mariasmusings 's review for:
The Darkest Evening
by Ann Cleeves
Although I’ve watched several episodes of the tv show ‘Vera’ this was my first time to read one of the books on which the show is based. As a result, it was with a slight sense of trepidation that I opened the first page – would the ‘book version’ Vera resemble that bolshy, strong and loveable character so ably brought to life by Brenda Blethyn or would she be a completely different detective?
Thankfully, my fears were put aside within the opening paragraphs and it instantly became clear that the Vera of our tv screens, is very much based on the original book character and several of the same police officers also appear, so it was no stretch of the imagination to see her in the books and I instantly felt at home. (A quick FYI for fans - On 14 January 2020, it was confirmed that the show had been renewed for an eleventh series, which will air in 2021.)
‘The Darkest Evening’ is book number eight by Anne Cleeves in the Vera series and like any experienced author, Cleeves writes in a manner that welcomes both new and returning fans to the series. There is sufficient information provided about the characters to allow us to follow their stories at present but also enough to ensure that I am curious about their pasts and want to know more so I’m sure that I’ll be reading the previous books. For example, I’m curious about Holly who is a newer member of the team and her slightly fractious relationship with Vera so in order to learn a little more …..
Thankfully, my fears were put aside within the opening paragraphs and it instantly became clear that the Vera of our tv screens, is very much based on the original book character and several of the same police officers also appear, so it was no stretch of the imagination to see her in the books and I instantly felt at home. (A quick FYI for fans - On 14 January 2020, it was confirmed that the show had been renewed for an eleventh series, which will air in 2021.)
‘The Darkest Evening’ is book number eight by Anne Cleeves in the Vera series and like any experienced author, Cleeves writes in a manner that welcomes both new and returning fans to the series. There is sufficient information provided about the characters to allow us to follow their stories at present but also enough to ensure that I am curious about their pasts and want to know more so I’m sure that I’ll be reading the previous books. For example, I’m curious about Holly who is a newer member of the team and her slightly fractious relationship with Vera so in order to learn a little more …..