91 reviews for:

Unto Us a Son Is Given

Donna Leon

3.8 AVERAGE

hhwithabook's review against another edition

informative reflective medium-paced

Plot or Character Driven: A mix

Strong character development: Yes

Loveable characters: Yes

tenakth_dragoon_aloy's review

5.0

adventurous dark emotional mysterious medium-paced

Plot or Character Driven: A mix

Strong character development: Yes

katel1970's review against another edition

4.0

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He solved one for a change!

mmmalaspina's review against another edition

3.0

mysterious reflective slow-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

boreal_girl's review against another edition

4.25

emotional informative mysterious reflective relaxing slow-paced

Plot or Character Driven: Character

noor18's review against another edition

3.0

dark emotional mysterious sad fast-paced

Plot or Character Driven: Plot

spotsoftime's review against another edition

4.0

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It’s ages since I read a Donna Leon and this was a good one! As ever, I love the descriptions of Venice and of the food that Paola cooks for Brunetti whilst he solves crimes! Sometimes these books’ endings fade away into Italian corruption or cover ups but this had a very satisfying ending. The family conversations and interactions are so well written. The book specific characters were so well rounded and thought provoking, particularly when reflecting on the ending. I just want risotto now!

flutter_bye's review against another edition

4.0

mysterious slow-paced

aoosterwyk's review against another edition

4.0

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It has been some time since I read a Donna Leon mystery.
I’ve missed Guido and the wonderful classical education he brings to the table.

constantreader471's review against another edition

4.0

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4 stars.
Another pleasant addition to the Guido Brunetti series. He is asked to privately investigate a companion of an old friend by Guido's father in law. There is a murder and a long buried secret. There is only one murder and little violence. I recommend this book to Donna Leon/cozy mystery fans.
One quote: "Like most Venetians, he was accustomed to swimming in the swirling froth of information and misinformation that flowed through so much of daily life;..."
Thanks to Grove Atlantic for sending me this eARC through NetGalley.