The design and UX isn't done, Rob and Abbie, okkurrrr! 😌
sweetreads's review against another edition
dark
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
2.5
At least 4 grown men were lusting after underage girls, and no one seemed bothered by it? Gross.
I was really hoping to like this book, since Shetland is one of my favourite shows, but it didn't live up to my expectations. I found the characters to be very one-dimensional, and I didn't feel a connection to any of them. Perhaps character development will happen in future books?
I was really hoping to like this book, since Shetland is one of my favourite shows, but it didn't live up to my expectations. I found the characters to be very one-dimensional, and I didn't feel a connection to any of them. Perhaps character development will happen in future books?
rhosynmd's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.5
pinecone_mushroom's review against another edition
3.0
I’ll read more
Only three stars because I don’t enjoy reading about one of the big themes in this book; that’s not the author’s fault, but the stars show how much I enjoyed it, and I enjoyed it three stars’ worth. I’ll read more from this series.
Only three stars because I don’t enjoy reading about one of the big themes in this book; that’s not the author’s fault, but the stars show how much I enjoyed it, and I enjoyed it three stars’ worth. I’ll read more from this series.
friedachopsticks's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
4.0
dana_reads_books's review against another edition
dark
informative
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
dcmr's review against another edition
3.0
I'm enjoying Ann Cleeves: solid writing, plausible characters, and a nice change-of-pace in the murder mystery genre.
childdeirdre's review against another edition
3.0
I've enjoyed this book. Specially as I can picture some scenery and characters in my head because I've watched (and lpved) the BBC series. However, I think there are aroun 100 pages extra in this book.
alliepeduto's review against another edition
4.0
This was an excellently done mystery! I had absolutely no idea who did it, and the ending both shocked and satisfied me by tying up all the loose ends. I’ve heard a lot about the tv show Shetland, which is based on Ann Cleeve’s novels, and considering how much I enjoyed the reading of this book, I would definitely watch the show and read more from the series!
minty's review against another edition
3.0
Glad to have another murder-mystery series to dip into when I need a break from other fare. I had watched the first ep of Shetland, but managed to remember next to nothing at all, so the book was still a suspense.