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greenmtgirl's review against another edition
2.0
Conflicted about this one, but gave it 2 stars to reflect
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Brunetti's obtuseness (I knew where the evidence was long before he accidentally found it), the poisoning of a dog (for which no one is arrested), and a very unconvincing portrayal of someone with an intellectual disability.nancyflanagan's review against another edition
4.0
These Commisarrio Brunetti books just go down like delicious snacks--intelligent but easy on the reading palate.
This one gave us significantly more information about Scarpa, and involved something that many in the series don't: a real crime, and a real murderer. Brunetti's wife provides background observations on the nature of sin and evil. And, as usual, justice is eluded.
Solid four stars.
This one gave us significantly more information about Scarpa, and involved something that many in the series don't: a real crime, and a real murderer. Brunetti's wife provides background observations on the nature of sin and evil. And, as usual, justice is eluded.
Solid four stars.
carolsnotebook's review against another edition
3.0
I finished Doctored Evidence about a week ago- I’m a little behind on posting. The thing is, when I sat down to think about it, I remembered how unlikeable the victim was and really how good it was for the neighbor to come forward with her evidence that the maid, now dead too, was not guilty. What is took me a while to remember though was the killer’s identity.
I liked the basic plot – Brunetti sets out to clear the Romanian maid’s name and find the real killer. It’s the kind of thing he would do. I like Venice, the food and the characters as usual. I didn’t care for the seven deadly sins conversations and obviously the mystery itself was not memorable. It had a lot to do with money and blackmail. Eh, maybe I’ve just read too many of hers lately.
I liked the basic plot – Brunetti sets out to clear the Romanian maid’s name and find the real killer. It’s the kind of thing he would do. I like Venice, the food and the characters as usual. I didn’t care for the seven deadly sins conversations and obviously the mystery itself was not memorable. It had a lot to do with money and blackmail. Eh, maybe I’ve just read too many of hers lately.
lindeleest's review against another edition
3.0
2.5 stars.
Towards the end I got bored, however, I loved the setting!
Towards the end I got bored, however, I loved the setting!
kate01970's review against another edition
dark
emotional
mysterious
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.0
cooperca's review against another edition
4.0
An old woman beaten to death in her home, her maid is on the run, and all is not what it seems. Another intriguing Brunetti mystery where he has to manipulate his political foe to go beyond what appears to the truth to actually finding the truth.
An old, bitter, nasty woman is found beaten in her home; so many suspects as it appears she was hated by everyone who came into her path. I don't know Italian laws, but I always chuckle when Brunetti casually does something that would appear to be, shall we say, not entirely really legal. Breaking into the old ladies home to go through her stuff, utilizing hackers to find information (although to fair, the hackers do work for the police) - but he always finds his killer.
I love his relationship with his wife and kids and as always, the description of the food he eats makes me so incredibly hungry. Never disappointed with a Brunetti murder.
An old, bitter, nasty woman is found beaten in her home; so many suspects as it appears she was hated by everyone who came into her path. I don't know Italian laws, but I always chuckle when Brunetti casually does something that would appear to be, shall we say, not entirely really legal. Breaking into the old ladies home to go through her stuff, utilizing hackers to find information (although to fair, the hackers do work for the police) - but he always finds his killer.
I love his relationship with his wife and kids and as always, the description of the food he eats makes me so incredibly hungry. Never disappointed with a Brunetti murder.
franzi2212's review against another edition
funny
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
kvlreader's review against another edition
informative
mysterious
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
3.5
geekmom's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
4.0
A tightly written, well-paced mystery. It's interesting to observe Donna Leon honing her craft over the course of this series and bringing in some deeper themes through Brunetti's reflections on his work. The theme of the seven deadly sins that ties everything together in this book was particularly interesting!