Cold Earth by Ann Cleeves

387 pages first pub 2016 (editions)

fiction crime mystery dark mysterious medium-paced
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Description

In the dark days of a Shetland winter, torrential rain triggers a landslide that crosses the main Lerwick-Sumburgh road and sweeps down to the sea.At the burial of his old friend Magnus Tait, Jimmy Perez watches the flood of mud and peaty water sm...

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Community Reviews Summary of 637 reviews

Moods

mysterious 92%
dark 51%
tense 28%
adventurous 25%
emotional 23%
reflective 17%
hopeful 12%
relaxing 7%
challenging 5%
sad 5%

Pace

medium 66%
fast 23%
slow 9%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 69% | Plot: 18% | Character: 12%

Strong character development?

Yes: 62% | It's complicated: 31% | No: 5%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 70% | It's complicated: 23% | No: 5%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 76% | Yes: 20% | It's complicated: 2%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 41% | No: 29% | It's complicated: 26% | N/A: 2%

Average rating

3.91

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