A Bird in the Hand by Ann Cleeves

218 pages first pub 1986 (editions)

fiction crime mystery informative mysterious slow-paced

Description

Young Tom French is found dead, lying in a marsh on the Norfolk coast, with his head bashed in and his binoculars still around his neck. One of the best birders in England, Tom put the village of Rushy on the birdwatching map. Everyone liked him. ...

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Community Reviews Summary of 49 reviews

Moods

mysterious 100%
adventurous 33%
dark 33%
informative 33%
reflective 33%
tense 33%

Pace

slow 60%
medium 20%
fast 20%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 75% | A mix: 25%

Strong character development?

No: 100%

Loveable characters?

No: 50% | It's complicated: 25% | Yes: 25%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 100%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

It's complicated: 50% | No: 25% | Yes: 25%

Average rating

2.88

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