Title: Very Slight
Review: Is Donna Leon getting tired? This reads like a book dutifully churned out because another 'Brunetti' was due. It never gets beneath the surface. There are plenty of excellent elements -- the central idea, tracing through 'blood diamonds' & what happens to them -- is really good. But it is never used properly. We get a lot of Venetian atmosphere, true -- but not much else. Even if it meant leaving Venice for a bit, surely the central point could've been followed through.And why do Paola & Brunetti react to the Italian situation as an American left-winger would? They are supposed to be Italians. Would they really worship & revere the State as American left-wingers do?Disappointing. Please just work out a proper plot, Ms Leon, next time.
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