A review by robinwalter
Death in a Strange Country by Donna Leon
dark
mysterious
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A
4.0
A very dark and rather depressing tale, this police mystery is grimly realistic. The descriptions of Venice and Brunetti's family life were the bright spots in the bleakly believable tale of corporate and governmental malfeasance