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Second Commissario Guido Brunetti mystery in which an American soldier from the base in Vicenza is found stabbed to death and floating in a canal in Venice. Brunetti's attempts at investigation are blocked on nearly every side, from his superior, Patta, to the Carabaneri, to the American base personnel. Instructed to write it off as an attempted robbery, Brunetti is determined to find out why the American was really killed. Excellent story, wonderfully painted setting of Venice and of Brunetti's life there. Cast of supporting characters is also excellent. This could become one of my favorite mystery series!
Dexter D. (ddonham) reviewed Death in a Strange Country (Guido Brunetti, Bk 2) on + 80 more book reviews
Helpful Score: 2
Wonderfully written - lots of flavor of Venice, well-crafted characterization, suspenseful.
Lori C. (phoebeslac) reviewed Death in a Strange Country (Guido Brunetti, Bk 2) on + 16 more book reviews
Helpful Score: 2
Great book! Very satisfying end. Ms Leon once again evolves her characters into real people. Guido and Paola's relationship is superbly demonstrated to the reader, I miss them once I am done!
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If you love mysteries and the streets and canals of Venice, Italy hold a certain charm and allure for you, add the Guido Brunetti series to your reading list!! Mr. Brunetti is the Chief Inspector for the city of Venice, and while reading about his investigations the reader is treated to detailed descriptions of modern-day Venice. Mr. Brunetti's analytical reasoning is balanced by his rich descriptions of Venetian architecture and art and warmed here and there by glimpses of his family life. A refreshing blend that stands out amongst so many mysteries that are grim and stark. Highly recommended!!
Rebecca H. (amichai) reviewed Death in a Strange Country (Guido Brunetti, Bk 2) on + 368 more book reviews
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This is the second of Donna Leon's Commissario Brunetti mysteries I've read. They feel like Simenon's Maigret mysteries; police procedurals with all the details of daily life in a European setting. In Leon's novels the setting is Venice. Interesting and well-written.
