Search - Fatal Remedies (Guido Brunetti, Bk 8)

This Donna Leon story had an interesting juxtaposition between what is right and what is legal. It was interesting in how two people in the same family can both 'be right' even when not in agreement with each other. Although I didn't find this story quite as captivating as some of the previous ones I have read I would not skip it.

Great, as usual! This one had some family discord that ended up tying in (loosely) with the crime. I liked how he (probably) got justice in the end, unlike most where the criminal gets away with it... I read this one in one night since the majority of it I just had to know what was going to happen next.

Having read several of Ms. Leon's Guido Brunetti mysteries, I'm inclined to rate this as average. As always, Venetian color and atmosphere are present and effective. Brunetti is his same old self. But, for me, the story lacked some interest. That said, I would prefer to read a Brunetti mystery over 90 percent of the rest of the books in the mystery genre. She has created a character rich in his own life, particularly in his marriage, and her inventiveness rarely fails to impress. In short, if you're a Donna Leon fan, read this book.