'The book is written with that depth of thought about crime and humanity that characterises the best of Leon's work.' Independent '[A] fine, atmospheric novel...Twenty-one books on, [Leon] has lost none of her delightful skill and wit.' Evening Standard When a body is found floating in a canal, strangely disfigured and with multiple stab wounds, Commissario Brunetti is called to investigate. He is convinced he recognises the man from somewhere, but with a pair of distinctive shoes as the only clue, the case cannot progress. ...
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'The book is written with that depth of thought about crime and humanity that characterises the best of Leon's work.' Independent '[A] fine, atmospheric novel...Twenty-one books on, [Leon] has lost none of her delightful skill and wit.' Evening Standard When a body is found floating in a canal, strangely disfigured and with multiple stab wounds, Commissario Brunetti is called to investigate. He is convinced he recognises the man from somewhere, but with a pair of distinctive shoes as the only clue, the case cannot progress. Recalling a violent farmers' protest that took place the previous year, Brunetti suddenly remembers the victim. But what was his involvement with the protest, and what does it have to do with his murder? Acting on this fragile lead, Brunetti and Inspector Vianello set out on an investigation that will lead them from Venice's placid canals to the slaughterhouse, and into a terrifying world of blackmail and corruption. Both a gripping case and a harrowing exploration of the dark side of Italy's food industry, Donna Leon's latest novel is a compelling addition to the Brunetti series.
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If you have wanted to try vegetarianism, reading Chapter 19 of this novel might be just what you need. Otherwise, it is a rather grisly view of an Italian slaughterhouse (I really don't want to know if this happens in US slaughterhouses).
The book starts when a body of a man with Madelung's Disease comes to the morgue (google this under 'Madelung's Disease pictures' to see what a tragic malady this is). Before long, Brunetti finds out that the dead man was a veterinarian.
All the usual secondary characters are there adding to the mix of unique characters that inhabit Donna Leon's books. Vianello, Paola and Guido are the stalwart and normal people in a world that is becoming more confused (and crazy) all the time.
This is a somber novel; Leon stays off her political hobby-horse and concentrates on a single murder. It brings the awfulness and tragedy of this death in sharp focus. Because of Guido's reaction, I could feel the tremendous effort it must take to be a homicide detective -- Guido doesn't bounce back at the end of the day. When Paola wants to talk with Guido about an ethical problem she is facing, Guido tells her he doesn't have the strength to concentrate on her dilemma. This case has really gotten under his skin; I can't recall Guido ever being unwilling to discuss a problem with his wife.
carl2475
Mar 20, 2014
Donna Leon / Guido Brunetti
As usual a wonderful read. The authors words make the story flow, keeping interest and stimulating the mind. The whole series are full of wonderful surprises of words and story which makes the reader hunger for more.
