The Seagull by Ann Cleeves

400 pages first pub 2017 (editions)

fiction crime mystery dark mysterious medium-paced

Description

A visit to her local prison brings DI Vera Stanhope face to face with an old enemy: former detective superintendent, and now inmate, John Brace. Brace was convicted of corruption and involvement in the death of a gamekeeper - and Vera played a key...

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Community Reviews Summary of 220 reviews

Moods

mysterious 93%
dark 50%
tense 31%
adventurous 25%
reflective 18%
challenging 12%
emotional 12%
funny 6%
lighthearted 6%

Pace

medium 81%
slow 12%
fast 6%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 50% | Plot: 50%

Strong character development?

No: 57% | It's complicated: 21% | Yes: 14% | N/A: 7%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 64% | It's complicated: 35%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 78% | Yes: 14% | N/A: 7%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 57% | It's complicated: 28% | No: 14%

Average rating

3.96

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