The Heron's Cry by Ann Cleeves

The Heron's Cry

Two Rivers #2

Ann Cleeves

400 pages first pub 2021 (editions)

fiction mystery dark emotional mysterious medium-paced

Description

The Heron's Cry is the second novel in the No.1 Sunday Times bestselling series featuring detective Matthew Venn, from the creator of Vera and Shetland, Ann Cleeves.North Devon is enjoying a rare hot summer with tourists flocking to its coastline....

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Community Reviews Summary of 539 reviews

Moods

mysterious 90%
dark 59%
tense 41%
emotional 34%
sad 20%
adventurous 15%
reflective 11%
challenging 8%
lighthearted 2%
relaxing 2%
hopeful 1%

Pace

medium 76%
fast 12%
slow 11%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 53% | Plot: 39% | Character: 7%

Strong character development?

Yes: 47% | No: 33% | It's complicated: 17% | N/A: 1%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 42% | It's complicated: 41% | No: 14% | N/A: 1%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 53% | No: 37% | It's complicated: 9%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 47% | No: 31% | It's complicated: 20%

Average rating

3.84

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