VENICE-O-METER 7
Bloated historical novel set in 14th century Venice, marketed as "un'indagine di Dante Alighieri" (yep that's right, Dante Alighieri investigates), though plot doesn't really involve an actual crime-related investigation. Ironically, the character of Dante Alighieri is devoid of any psychology or thoughts that would bring him to life on the page. All the featured females are servants or, more often, prostitutes; the only important female character in the novel is a classic prostitute-with-a-heart-of-gold, the type of who also has a silvery, childlike laugh and memorizes poetry. The reader is not spared a single cliché.
VENICE-O-METER 8
Preposterous cime novel whose plot is rooted in a puzzling faith in the both local police and, even more laughably, the local press. The only female character doesn't seem to be mentioned without a nod to her bosom (ample), her clothing (low-cut) and he legs (long). If you want to read a brilliant crime novel set in Venice, go for Patricia Highsmith's Those Who Walk Away, Donna Leon's Commissario Brunetti series or Christopher Bollen's A Beautiful Crime. VENICE-O-METER 8
Historical detective novel set in 1840's Venice
VENICE-O-METER 8
Crime novel set in Venice VENICE-O-METER 9
Crime novel set in both current-day and 16th century Venice |
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