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tedjgraham's review against another edition
4.0
Another great story, if you like mysteries and want a setting outside of the US definately pick up this series already. Looking foward to finding the time to read the next one.
aahlvers's review against another edition
4.0
I accidentally jumped ahead with this novel but I highly enjoyed it and plan to read the rest of the series. In fact, I am not doing my "assigned reading" and instead grabbing up these to read:)
plax1612's review against another edition
5.0
Once again, I loved a Donna Leon book. They are becoming my go-to read when I want something I know I will enjoy. I enjoy the clever references in the titles as well-- this one has several different meanings in the text.
The only thing I didn't like was that Brunetti took so long to arrive on the scene -- several chapters.
The only thing I didn't like was that Brunetti took so long to arrive on the scene -- several chapters.
laurens96's review against another edition
1.0
One star is even too much. Literally the worst book i’ve ever read. Writing is boring and horrible. The ending super frustrating. Never touching a Donna Leon book again.
booksuzi54's review against another edition
4.0
Doctored Evidence is #13 in Donna Leon's long running series set in Venice, Italy. I am happily working my way through the volumes in audiobook form. I enjoy getting to know the culture and city of Venice as much as Commissario Brunetti and his family. In this book he is working to solve the murder of a woman in her 80's who was disliked by her neighbors.
missn80's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
sad
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
hanna7's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
mysterious
sad
medium-paced
4.0
This book playes nicely with the readers feelings towards the characters. A murder victim, that was a not very nice person and nobody liked. Her son, who died from AIDS and looked that his mother had enough money. An attorney, that loves her dog. A niece, that is not portraid nicely and like she was not that intelligent.
All that while Paola reads Chiaras catechism school book and they discuss the seven deadly sins. This is woven in nicely into the plot.
I also enjoyed the plot where ternente Scarpa tries to get on Brunettis nerves.
All that while Paola reads Chiaras catechism school book and they discuss the seven deadly sins. This is woven in nicely into the plot.
I also enjoyed the plot where ternente Scarpa tries to get on Brunettis nerves.
maaikevan's review against another edition
3.0
Las weer heerlijk weg maar wel geërgerd aan de homofobische zijplot.
bgallmeister's review against another edition
4.0
A nice read. As usual, somewhat light on the mystery/plot, but great atmosphere and character exploration. And descriptions of sumptuous Italian cooking!
busy_reader's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? N/A
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A
3.0