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White Nights (Shetland Island, #2)

Ann Cleeves
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White Nights (Shetland Island, #2)

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2008

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Ann Cleeves

White Nights (Shetland Island, #2)

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2008
Book Details
Pages

392

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Shetland Islands • Contemporary

Publication Year

2008

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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Super Short Summary

In White Nights by Ann Cleeves, individuals gather in a small Shetland community where Detective Jimmy Perez confronts mysterious occurrences during the summer period known as the 'white nights.' The story involves intricate personal relationships and unexplained events that propel Jimmy to uncover the truth behind the unsettling circumstances.

Reviews & Readership

4.2

48,342 ratings

81%

Loved it

16%

Mixed feelings

3%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

White Nights by Ann Cleeves offers an atmospheric mystery set in the Shetland Islands with strong character development and a compelling plot. Reviewers appreciate the vivid, evocative setting and intricate storytelling. However, some found the pacing slow and the resolution predictable. Overall, it's a solid addition to the Shetland series with memorable moments.

Who should read this

Who Should Read White Nights (Shetland Island, #2)?

Readers who enjoy atmospheric crime fiction with complex characters and intricate plots will be captivated by Ann Cleeves’ White Nights. Fans of Stieg Larsson's The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo or Louise Penny’s Still Life will appreciate the suspenseful storytelling and vivid setting of the Shetland Islands.

4.2

48,342 ratings

81%

Loved it

16%

Mixed feelings

3%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

392

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Shetland Islands • Contemporary

Publication Year

2008

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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