cathieburrin's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
piperkitty's review
2.0
I really struggle with this story as the plot did not fix it me. I feel like this book could of done with some more editing this would of improved the novel a whole lot. I couldn't connect to the characters.
robinwalter's review
challenging
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.75
A tragic mystery, but the core of the story was too personally political for the author, making it hard for me to enjoy the book as leisure reading
sarahgb's review
adventurous
dark
emotional
hopeful
reflective
sad
tense
medium-paced
4.0
I devour Marsali Taylor's Shetland Sailing Mysteries with our lead Cass Lynch. I love reading about her sailing adventures with her Cat and lately Kitten. Her developing relationship with her partner Gavin. This is the latest in the series and is a slight departure in that we see Cat is taking leave from her tall ships posting as they are on a Christmas Break. So Cass is living with Gavin on dry land and adjusting to all that brings. Nonetheless, the threads of different stories as the characters live their lives with tragic events is compelling.
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