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rainynook's review
dark
mysterious
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
This book was recommended to me by a physician friend who's read the whole series. I wanted a book that included Venice, which this does, and having just recently visited the stunning & opulent La Fenice Opera House, & marveled at its beauty, of course I could not resist this mystery. I listened to the audiobook version, expertly read by David Colacci. His Italian accented characters were really good, and the others were well done. I liked it, but it went on a bit too long. I guessed correctly about the murderer, but did not see the ending coming. A bit too slow-paced for me, but enjoyable.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Abortion
Moderate: Homophobia, Murder, Infertility, Lesbophobia, and Adult/minor relationship
Minor: Physical abuse and Suicide
catreynolds28's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.25
Content Warnings
Moderate: Pedophilia, Physical abuse, Child abuse, and Abortion
merle98's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.25
Ein solides Krimidebüt: der Fall des Commissario Brunetti ist sehr interessant ausgedacht und aufgerollt, Spannung bleibt bis zu letzt bestehen und ich habe erst gegen Ende geahnt was wirklich vorgefallen sein könnte. Allerdings merkt man auch wirklich, dass das Buch von einer Amerikanerin geschrieben sein muss, so voll von amüsanten italienischen und deutschen Superklischees wie es ist - und wie die Nazi-Vergangenheit des Dirigenten in den Fall gepasst hat war auch etwas unklar - da hätte sich vielleicht mehr draus machen lassen. Außerdem ist der Krimi eindeutig ein Objekt seiner Zeit und streckenweise SEHR betulich. Gefühlt auf jeder zweiten Seite ist Brunetti furchtbar emotional berührt von der Zerbrechlichkeit der Frauen die ihn umgeben...Okay?
Content Warnings
Moderate: Adult/minor relationship, Bullying, Child abuse, Child death, Death, Domestic abuse, Gaslighting, Grief, Homophobia, Incest, Medical content, Physical abuse, Rape, Sexual violence, and Suicide
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