Acqua Alta by Donna Leon

320 pages first pub 1996 (editions)

fiction crime mystery mysterious fast-paced

Description

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 ...

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Moods

mysterious 75%
tense 45%
adventurous 40%
dark 40%
informative 15%
relaxing 10%
challenging 5%
reflective 5%
sad 5%

Pace

medium 70%
slow 15%
fast 15%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 73% | A mix: 26%

Strong character development?

No: 66% | It's complicated: 13% | Yes: 13% | N/A: 6%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 80% | It's complicated: 20%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 64% | Yes: 21% | It's complicated: 14%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 60% | Yes: 33% | N/A: 6%

Average rating

3.76

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