Book Review: The Long Call by Ann Cleeves

This was a very slow start for me but the great reviews kept me reading and I’m so glad I did. I hadn’t read Ann Cleeves before but she’s totally on my list now. I can’t pinpoint what exactly about this one resonated so well with me – the characters are well developed but not so individually compelling that they stood out for that alone. The plot was intricate and well paced but again not anything so specifically unique that it would do it on its own. The writing was very crisp and tight – which in itself is always worth remarking upon – and that was probably the single most significant contribution.

Frankly, I think it was the combination of all of them – this was, quite simply, a well-written, well-rounded story prepared by someone who is clearly in mastery of her writing. It kept my attention, engaged me, made me feel for the characters, and kept me curious and guessing right up until the end. I’m certainly going to keep this series on my watch list!

Thanks to the publisher and NetGalley for my review copy.