Death at La Fenice by Donna Leon

Death at La Fenice

Commissario Brunetti #1

Donna Leon

338 pages first pub 1992 (editions)

fiction crime mystery mysterious slow-paced
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The twisted maze of Venice's canals has always been shrouded in mystery. Even the celebrated opera house, La Fenice, has seen its share of death. But nothing so horrific and violent as that of world-famous conductor, Maestro Helmut Wellauer - pois...

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Community Reviews Summary of 1,737 reviews

Moods

mysterious 90%
dark 33%
reflective 17%
tense 16%
sad 13%
adventurous 11%
emotional 11%
relaxing 8%
informative 6%
funny 5%
challenging 4%
lighthearted 4%

Pace

medium 59%
slow 33%
fast 7%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 48% | A mix: 43% | Character: 7%

Strong character development?

No: 51% | Yes: 31% | It's complicated: 15% | N/A: 2%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 50% | It's complicated: 31% | No: 12% | N/A: 5%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 48% | Yes: 43% | It's complicated: 7%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 55% | Yes: 29% | It's complicated: 12% | N/A: 2%

Average rating

3.6

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