Helpful Score: 7
I only discovered Donna Leon's Commissario Guido Brunetti series earlier this year and I'm glad I did. These books will bring you right to the heart of Venice and allow you to prowl the canals alongside Brunetti. In her writing, Leon can be a bit wordy but she is good with words. I recommend this book and this series to anyone who likes thoughtful, well-written mysteries.
Helpful Score: 4
In contemporary Venice police commissioner Guido Brunetti must solve a murder that involves the world of stolen art and artifacts. Wonderfully drawn characters of victims, perps and police
Helpful Score: 2
The backdrop is Venice during the winter rains when the "acqu alta" occurs----the water rises from the canals into streets and buildings.
First Donna Leon book I've read and I liked it very much.
First Donna Leon book I've read and I liked it very much.
Helpful Score: 2
The Guido Brunetti books are so enjoyable, and Acqua Alta presents a new view of the seasonal difficulties of living in Venice (high tides). Donna Leon not only writes a good detective story, but better than that, she gives such a wonderful perspective of what it is to live in Italy. I love learning of the historical cultural differences throughout Europe.
Helpful Score: 1
Great author and a great series. I would suggest reading her "Death at la Fience" first as the same characters are in both books.
