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kimveach's review against another edition
dark
funny
informative
mysterious
reflective
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
It's hard to believe this book was published in 1993, as one of the issues is toxic waste that Africa won't accept. I love getting to know Commissario Brunetti, his family, co-workers, and even his ridiculous boss.
Graphic: Bullying, Death, Drug use, Gore, Gun violence, Violence, Blood, Medical content, Grief, Medical trauma, Murder, Injury/Injury detail, and Classism
rainynook's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
mysterious
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
I listened to the Audible version, and thought the reader was skilled & good at doing all the needed accents. This is the second in the series, and I also read the first one. This one got better reviews than the first one, but I did not find it more compelling. It's a good story, but I'm getting the feel for author Donna Leon's "slow burn" throughout rather than shocking details and page-turning suspense. I enjoyed getting to "know" the seamier side of Venice (and at an American military base in Vincenza, which is also featured in the novel).
Graphic: Murder
Moderate: Death, Drug use, Physical abuse, Suicide, Medical content, Grief, Murder, and Injury/Injury detail
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