tobyyy's review against another edition
3.0
This one reminded me of a modern day Eric Ambler or similar! Murder, yes, but also international intrigue and espionage. Not what I usually read but I enjoyed it nevertheless. It was a nice diversion from the shitty state of the world right now.
bibliomaineiac's review against another edition
3.0
I liked the story. The writing wasn't the best I've seen. Seemed rushed, with some of what felt like needless info thrown in, just for filler. Quick read, and if I'm without anything else to read, I might consider reading others in the series.
omnibozo22's review against another edition
4.0
As Siger progressed in writing these mysteries, he did improve, though he also began padding the story with extra environmental detail and repetitious recounting of the fabled dishonesty of Greek officials. This book, from 2013 also notes the massive investment in Greek real estate by outsiders and corrupt Greek capitalists. Just a couple weeks ago I watched a documentary about the destruction of Greek island farmland to build high end condos... in areas where there is barely enough water to sustain farmland, much less high human density condos.
The story focuses more on attempted foreign investment in tourism in Mykonos and how it can tap into existing corruption to deepen the problem. After nearly ten years of living in the Philippines (two back in the 70s and nearly eight this time) I'm no longer surprised at stories of corruption. It still hurts, however. One example is that Leni Lebrado, the duly elected Vice President, finally won a third court case proving she was legally elected... and it only took three years. Her corrupt and criminal opponent was... yes, you guessed it... the son of Ferdinand Marcos. Imelda is still not in jail.
I'm still enjoying the Greek culture aspects of the stories.
The story focuses more on attempted foreign investment in tourism in Mykonos and how it can tap into existing corruption to deepen the problem. After nearly ten years of living in the Philippines (two back in the 70s and nearly eight this time) I'm no longer surprised at stories of corruption. It still hurts, however. One example is that Leni Lebrado, the duly elected Vice President, finally won a third court case proving she was legally elected... and it only took three years. Her corrupt and criminal opponent was... yes, you guessed it... the son of Ferdinand Marcos. Imelda is still not in jail.
I'm still enjoying the Greek culture aspects of the stories.
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