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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
deedee63's review against another edition
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Loveable characters? Yes
3.5
hellu122's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.0
kvlreader's review against another edition
dark
emotional
funny
reflective
sad
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
5.0
boothby738's review against another edition
3.0
Had read book #1 some time ago. Enjoyed this quite a bit. Was a little disappointed in how quickly and cleanly the story ended, but will certainly read more about the commissario.
aoosterwyk's review against another edition
4.0
I love how this author tackles tough issues, yet keeps her characters interesting and follows family life as well.
phamnewan's review against another edition
adventurous
informative
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
4.0
kellerko's review against another edition
3.0
While these books are well written with strong characters, my favorite thing ( particularly during this pandemic) is how they immediately bring me back to Venice. Family troubles all around in this one, plus the darned Americans.