The Girls on the Shore: An enticing short story from the author and creator of Vera, Shetland and The Long Call by Ann Cleeves

The Girls on the Shore: An enticing short story from the author and creator of Vera, Shetland and The Long Call

Two Rivers #2.5

Ann Cleeves

96 pages • first pub 2022 (editions)

fiction mystery short stories dark mysterious reflective medium-paced

Description

Detective Inspector Matthew Venn is standing by his kitchen window when he first spots them. Two young girls, facing away from him, seemingly staring towards something in the distance. They are holding hands, and they are alone.Though not a natura...

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Community Reviews Summary of 107 reviews

Moods

mysterious 76%
reflective 34%
emotional 30%
sad 30%
dark 23%
tense 23%
adventurous 7%
challenging 7%
hopeful 3%
relaxing 3%

Pace

fast 50%
medium 40%
slow 10%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 44% | Plot: 33% | A mix: 22%

Strong character development?

No: 55% | It's complicated: 22% | Yes: 16% | N/A: 5%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 38% | It's complicated: 33% | No: 22% | N/A: 5%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 66% | Yes: 22% | It's complicated: 5% | N/A: 5%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 38% | Yes: 27% | It's complicated: 22% | N/A: 11%

Average rating

3.11

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