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Donna Leon’s growing American fan base is hungry for more of the books from her internationally bestselling series featuring Commissario Guido Brunetti. Now in what many consider one of the finest in the series, Venice braces for the onslaught of acqua alta— -- the rising waters from torrential rain. But Brunetti has his own problems, beginning with the savage beating of an old friend. When a man’'s body is discovered, Brunetti must wade through the chaos to solve one of his deadliest cases. Full of marvelous plot twists, Acqua Alta is a chilling addition to Donna Leon’'s addictive series.
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LeeAnne (
4 member(s) found this review helpful.
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.
1 member(s) found this review helpful.
Fast paced mystery set in Venice with Commissario Guido Bruetti. Very good.
Linda M. (
1 member(s) found this review helpful.
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.
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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
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I liked the book and the setting in Venice with the references to the Italiain culture and thinking about life and relationships in general was different. The approach to crime solving in Venice was a new approach for me since I wasn't familiar with the author's style. It wasn't as much of a page turner as others but I rate the book very good and I'll probably read more about the adventures of Guido Brunetti from this author
Rose S. (My second favorite (I think!) of Leon's - first being Death at La Fenice. Ironically, same characters from that one. Involves art theft this time.
Charlene P. (This is one of my favorite Donna Leon books. She has brought back the characters from her first book -- The Singer and her 'friend' Brett, the American -- and really 'fleshed' them out. The story centers around Brett and her work with ancient Chinesse porcelain. Once again the bad guys don't necessarily see the inside of a jail but in the end got their 'due'. I hope we see them in future stories.
One of the best of Donna Leon's excellent Brunetti series. Her interesting plot and thoughtful characters give armchair travelers a view of Venice, Italy from the inside.
SusanG
Commissario Guido Brunetti finds an old friend has been savagely beaten at the palazzo home of the reigning opera diva Flavia Petrelli. He sets out to find who dunit and why. This volume is part of the mystery series by Donna Leon and is set in Venice. Thoroughly enjoyable and keeps you hanging until the very end.
A good mystery with intriguing characters populating it.
Linda P. (Donna Leon's Inspector Brunetti series, set in Venice, is terrific. Acqua Alta is no exception.
Great author and a great series. I would suggest reading her "Death at la Fience" first as the same characters are in both books.
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