Reviews

The Story of My Escape: The Story of My Escape from the Prisons of the Republic of Venice Otherwise Known as the Leads by Giacomo Casanova, Andrew K. Lawston

intoxicating_reads's review against another edition

4.0

Great story! Question remains is it true. I like to think so. Reminds me a lot of escape from Alcatraz, where I had just visited before starting this book. I had previously visited the Leads as well but now I want to go back with the information from this book. Cant wait to read this man's full life story that he wrote.

justliketitanium's review

4.0

I really enjoyed The Story of My Escape. Casanova's understated humour and tenacity are entertaining in particular. The guy was kind of a genius. I'd like to thank the translator, Andrew K. Lawston, for introducing me to a delightful work I never would have encountered otherwise. I think he did a great job, and the notes he provided are helpful without overwhelming the text.

I would definitely recommend this to any of my book loving friends. Don't be scared off by Casanova's foreword, it is easily the densest part of the book. If you get through it you'll sail through the rest.