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Book Reviews of Venus in Copper (Marcus Didius Falco, Bk 3)

Venus in Copper (Marcus Didius Falco, Bk 3)
Venus in Copper - Marcus Didius Falco, Bk 3
Author: Lindsey Davis
ISBN-13: 9780345373908
ISBN-10: 0345373901
Publication Date: 1/23/1993
Pages: 288
Rating:
  • Currently 4.1/5 Stars.
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4.1 stars, based on 26 ratings
Publisher: Fawcett
Book Type: Paperback
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hardtack avatar reviewed Venus in Copper (Marcus Didius Falco, Bk 3) on + 2701 more book reviews
The beginning of this book really dragged. So much so that I thought about just discontinuing reading this series. Yet about two-thirds through it grabbed my attention and I quickly finished it.

It is interesting how the author intermixes Falco's cases and personal life. But I am getting tired of seeing Falco getting beaten to a pulp at least one in every novel.

However, I thought the best part of the book was when the Emperor's son showed up at Falco's dingy apartment for a fish dinner.
bookworm65 avatar reviewed Venus in Copper (Marcus Didius Falco, Bk 3) on + 17 more book reviews
Of the first four or five books in the Falco series, this is perhaps the one I liked least. Perhaps because all the secondary characters, whether suspects or victims were not very nice characters. However, the plot was masterly. Like a vintage Agatha Christie, all the clues were there to see, cleverly disguised. The ending has an unexpected twist to the usual "criminal brought to justice" theme. I will probably read it again sometime.