A Bird in the Hand by Ann Cleeves

218 pages first pub 1986 (editions)

fiction crime mystery informative mysterious slow-paced

Description

The first mystery novel in the Palmer-Jones series by Ann Cleeves, winner of the 2017 CWA Diamond Dagger.

Community Reviews Summary of 60 reviews

Moods

mysterious 100%
reflective 40%
tense 40%
adventurous 20%
dark 20%
informative 20%

Pace

slow 57%
medium 28%
fast 14%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 66% | A mix: 16% | Character: 16%

Strong character development?

No: 66% | It's complicated: 16% | Yes: 16%

Loveable characters?

No: 50% | It's complicated: 33% | Yes: 16%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 100%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

It's complicated: 66% | No: 16% | Yes: 16%

Average rating

2.89

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