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wanderlustsleeping's review against another edition
mysterious
medium-paced
2.0
My first 2 star review for this series. Nothing happened until the last hour, and it seems the entire point was to show Brunetti and Elektra are friends but instead of showing that through interactions it was done via the lens of “oh does Brunetti love her romantically? ooh” with no agency on Elektra’s part, and as boring as it was an unnecessary plot line.
lulo49's review against another edition
4.0
Another great Donna Leon mystery full of complex characters, subtlety, and great narrative. I shall be reading the entire series.
marierichardson's review
dark
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.5
The Brunetti series. The love of Venice and frustration at the political situation and the mistrust of authority always come through.
aoosterwyk's review
4.0
Signorina Elettra joins the team to investigate two murders on a nearby island.
margaret21's review against another edition
4.0
Every time I open a new book by Donna Leon, I'm introduced to another new Venetian community. This time it's the sandspit which is home to the close-knit fishermen of Pellestrina. Two murders, a community that won't tell its secrets, two Police employees who go incognito to the place to dig out its secrets.... all this adds up to an exciting story that ends in an unusually bloody and violent way. As always, it's not an 'and they lived happily ever after' conclusion
terpsjas's review
5.0
Wow
The best of this series so far that I have read. Great characters and an intriguing story. I suggest you read.
The best of this series so far that I have read. Great characters and an intriguing story. I suggest you read.