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| Title | : | Uniform Justice (Commissario Brunetti #12) |
| Author | : | Donna Leon |
| Book Format | : | Paperback |
| Book Edition | : | Anniversary Edition |
| Pages | : | Pages: 294 pages |
| Published | : | April 6th 2004 by Penguin Books (first published 2003) |
| Categories | : | Mystery. Fiction. Cultural. Italy. Crime |
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Paperback | Pages: 294 pages Rating: 3.88 | 5750 Users | 394 Reviews
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A riveting, pitch-perfect murder mystery—the work of a truly masterful storyteller. Conjuring contemporary Venice in exquisite and alluring detail, this is widely hailed as the finest installment yet of the Commissario Guido Brunetti series.For over a decade, Donna Leon has topped European bestseller lists and captivated fans throughout the world with her series of mysteries featuring the shrewd, charismatic Commissario Guido Brunetti. Guiding us through contemporary Venice's dark undercurrents of personal politics, corruption, and intrigue, Donna Leon's is "crime writing of the highest order: powerful, relevant and too full of human failings" (The Guardian).
This time, Commissario Brunetti faces an unsettling case that, because he is the father of a young son, hits him especially close to home. The body of a student has been found hanged in Venice's elite, highly cloistered military academy. The young man is the son of a doctor and former politician, a member of Parliament who had an impeccable integrity all too rare in Italian politics. Dr. Moro is clearly devastated by his son's death, but while both he and his apparently estranged wife seem convinced that the boy's death could not have been suicide, neither appears eager to help in the investigation of the mysterious circumstances in which he died. Bolstered by the help the elegant and crafty Signorina Elettra, and the cooking and sympathetic ear of his wife, Paola, Commissario Brunetti sets off on an investigation that gets him caught up in the strange and stormy politics of his country's powerful elite.
When Brunetti plunges into Dr. Moro's political career and the circumstances of the doctor's estrangement from his wife, he discovers unsettling details. How to explain the mysterious hunting accident in which Signora Moro was involved, and the fact that her marriage crumbled so soon after? As he investigates, Brunetti is faced with a wall of silence, because the military, who protects its own, and civilians, even at the cost of their lives, are unwilling to talk. Is this the natural reluctance of Italians to involve themselves with the authorities, or is Brunetti facing something altogether darker?
Uniform Justice, the 12th book about Guido Brunetti, is a riveting, pitch-perfect murder mystery—the work of a truly masterful storyteller. Conjuring contemporary Venice in exquisite and alluring detail, Donna Leon offers what has been widely hailed as the finest installment yet of the Commissario Guido Brunetti series.
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| Original Title: | Uniform Justice (Commissario Brunetti, #12) |
| ISBN: | 0142004227 (ISBN13: 9780142004227) |
| Edition Language: | English |
| Series: | Commissario Brunetti #12 |
| Characters: | Commissario Guido Brunetti |
| Setting: | Venice(Italy) |
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Ratings: 3.88 From 5750 Users | 394 ReviewsArticle About Books Uniform Justice (Commissario Brunetti #12)
Things get darker in these later novels as Brunetti grows more cynical about his society, "the men from the south," and the futility of doing good in such a world. An honest politician is scared off publishing an accurate and damning study on the military procurement system when his wife is injured in a deliberate shooting. His son attends an elite military academy in Venice and is found dead of a supposed suicide. Like a biblical tale, the sins of the fathers are extended through the nextOne of the cadets at a Venetian military academy is dead. Is it suicide, as some claim, or was he murdered? Brunetti aims to find out, despite obstacles presented by Patta and Scarpa. Ultimately he learns the truth, but will justice ever be served?
I am a big Donna Leon fan, to the point that I am somewhat convinced Brunetti is real:)Still, I was a little disappointed with this book. Brunetti and the characters of his family and colleagues are well done and true to life as ever, which is a good basis for a series, but the story falters. It centers around a 'maybe-suicide' at a boys military academy. Of course, whether it actually is a suicide is immediately called into question and Brunetti and his trust side-kick, Vianello, are on the
Another good book in a long series of murder mysteries set in Venice. Plots are plausible and writing is entertaining. Enjoy the interactions of Brunetti and his cohorts especially his helpful secretary who always comes up with crucial information
Another fun read from this series. As in others, Commisario Brunetti is faced with difficult decisions and difficult situations. I always enjoy the moral dilemmas the author can pose and how they are resolved.
"Uniform Justice" is my first Donna Leon/Commissario Brunetti book. I listened to the audio version read by David Colacci. Collaci's reading is excellent, distinguishing between characters with a good variety of voices and intonation. I will probably read/listen to a few more Brunetti stories. My reservations that caused me to give the book 3 stars concern the ending, The setting of Venice is fascinating, showing a side of the city not normally seen by tourists. The suspicious death of a cadet
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