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marilynw's review against another edition
4.0
The Girls on the Shore (Two Rivers #2.5)
by Ann Cleeves, Jack Holden (Narrator)
A short story, about 25 minutes on audio, when Detective Inspector Matthew Venn is home alone, taking a few days leave. After he spots two girls on the beach outside his house, with the help of his female co-worker, Jen, they try to sensitively learn why the girls aren't in school and the location of the girl's parents. Jen is the right person for the job because of things in her past.
This is a small interlude between books 2 and 3 of the Two Rivers series. There are also a couple of chapters of the upcoming book 3 of the series, after The Girls on the Shore. I didn't listen to that excerpt since I know I will read book 3 and would like to read the entire book in one go.
Published January 11, 2022
by Ann Cleeves, Jack Holden (Narrator)
A short story, about 25 minutes on audio, when Detective Inspector Matthew Venn is home alone, taking a few days leave. After he spots two girls on the beach outside his house, with the help of his female co-worker, Jen, they try to sensitively learn why the girls aren't in school and the location of the girl's parents. Jen is the right person for the job because of things in her past.
This is a small interlude between books 2 and 3 of the Two Rivers series. There are also a couple of chapters of the upcoming book 3 of the series, after The Girls on the Shore. I didn't listen to that excerpt since I know I will read book 3 and would like to read the entire book in one go.
Published January 11, 2022
cakemouse's review against another edition
3.0
The audiobook is an hour long, but 25 minutes is the preview for another book. Points off for that, as the story was way shorter than expected.
The story was well done, the narrator does a good job, and the story ends in a different place than I expected, in a good way.
The story was well done, the narrator does a good job, and the story ends in a different place than I expected, in a good way.
tashasbookishcorner's review against another edition
3.0
This was a fairly short short story, too short to have much impact in my opinion. It was well written and atmospheric.
katewhite77's review against another edition
challenging
mysterious
relaxing
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
I Would Read Anything Ann Cleeves Wrote
Great short story. Full of Cleeves' trademark sense of place and compassion but in miniature and part of the Two Rivers series.
Great short story. Full of Cleeves' trademark sense of place and compassion but in miniature and part of the Two Rivers series.
Content Warnings
Minor: Alcoholism and Domestic abuse
balthazarlawson's review against another edition
4.0
This is a very short story featuring DI Matthew Venn. It shows more of his character and his approach to things. A quick enjoyable read.
mschwartz's review against another edition
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? N/A
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
2.0
hannah2896's review against another edition
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
0.5
Content Warnings
Minor: Child abuse and Alcohol
deirdreanais's review against another edition
dark
emotional
mysterious
reflective
sad
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0