Death at La Fenice

I laughed, and I cried, and that is really MUCH more than I could ever have asked for from a [checks notes] murder mystery novel.

I found the first half of the novel incredibly slow. The last half was better, but not really good. I think I'll move on from Donna Leon to different mystery writers. I just wanted to see what I thought of her style & it was not a good fit for me.

Finally read the 1st in the run of 27 and she immediately sets the standard!
Great reading and most enjoyable.

Ah, Venice. City of canals. City of murder. But Commissario Brunetti will get his man in the end.

I like stand-up, moral guys who do the right thing, and Brunetti is the Italian version of my favorite lawman, Walt Longmire. Lawful good is my jam, folks. He solves the crime despite his superiors, red herrings, and roadblocks. I was way off on my assumptions, and I liked the resolution. Well plotted and I enjoyed the details.

New series for me. I like Commissario Brunetti and will definitely continue solving crimes with him.