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3.64 AVERAGE
3.64 AVERAGE
As always, a mysterious, wild but also entertaining book. Who’d have thought Paola would be in okey this much. I’m glad it ended the way it did. Wouldn’t have wanted the murderer to get away.
lighthearted
mysterious
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
dark
mysterious
reflective
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
challenging
dark
emotional
informative
mysterious
reflective
sad
medium-paced
Not my favorite Donna Leon on account of Brunetti's very intelligent wife Paola does some things that didn't seemed less than well thought out. My book group friends agreed on this point. Leon is fun light reading with a great setting (Venice), good food and a warm family as part of the ambience.
emotional
relaxing
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Liked, but didn't love this one. It starts out well, then gets a bit muddled until I no longer really cared how it ended.
A wealthy cop with a happy family seems an odd choice in a genre that is typically fueled by troubles.
medium-paced
I liked this one but not as much as some of the others. One major plot point felt unresolved and the mystery went in a different direction which is probably true to life but felt like another chapter or two could have touched on it. There is tension between Brunetti and Paola when she takes some vigilante action against travel agencies she disapproves of.