Beastly Things by Donna Leon

296 pages first pub 2012 (editions)

fiction crime mystery mysterious medium-paced
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Description

When the body of man is found in a canal, damaged by the tides, carrying no wallet, and wearing only one shoe, Brunetti has little to work with. No local has filed a missing-person report, and no hotel guests have disappeared. Where was the crime ...

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Community Reviews Summary of 226 reviews

Moods

mysterious 85%
dark 57%
tense 42%
challenging 14%
informative 14%
reflective 14%
relaxing 14%
sad 14%

Pace

medium 71%
fast 28%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 66% | A mix: 33%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 50% | No: 33% | Yes: 16%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 40% | Yes: 40% | No: 20%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 80% | Yes: 20%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 33% | It's complicated: 33% | Yes: 33%

Average rating

3.72

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