Advantages: Some great descriptions of Venice Disadvantages: Slow moving story lacked a spark to ignite it
Background:
As many of you will know I have read and reviewed many novels by Donna Leon. When I saw this one the other day and realised I had not read it I had to purchase it. This author is one of my favourites, so I was really looking forward to it especially as the introduction to it sounded intriguing.
About the author:
Donna Leon is a very accomplished and successful international author. She writes primarily about her favourite city Venice. ... ...made this city her home for the past 20 years. She has written 17 novels featuring Commissario Brunetti as the investigation officer; this is book 14 in the series.
Synopsis of the book:
The death of a Black African from Somali in the market square, while selling there brings Guido Brunetti into action. It is a few days before Christmas in Venice when the young man selling fake handbags is shot five times in a crowded market and instantly killed.
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CPTDANIELS 25.01.2009
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