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The Girl of His Dreams (A Commissario Guido Brunetti Mystery)
by Donna Leon
from Atlantic Monthly Press

Customer Reviews:

• Avg. Customer Rating: 3.5 / 5.0

• Riveting and horrifying
  Let me preface this by admitting that I am a huge fan of these novels. The characters are very human but still interesting. This novel is both disquieting and fascinating, particularly in light of current events and troubles in Italy. I think this is one of the better and heart-wrenching novels in this series.

• Heart wrenching
  The title of this book is not what a reader would expect. Rather than being a romantic fantasy, Commissario Guido Brunetti of the Venetian police force is haunted by the sight of a very young girl whose body is found floating in the Grand Canal. A slightly built child of about 11 years has either fallen or been pushed from the roof of an apartment building, probably after breaking into one of the apartments. She is found to be a gypsy, living with her parents in a gypsy encampment outside the city. Several... more info

• Not up to her standard performance
  I've read most of this series with great enjoyment, but this one is below the standard she has set for herself. The novel doesn't hang together--the mother's funeral takes up a lot of space but doesn't really lead anywhere. Ditto the side story about the priest, old friend of Sergio. A lot of print for very little understanding of characters or action. The main story could have been interesting, but all of the characters are cardboard figures. Even Paola and Guido seem to be lacking in their usual zest--the... more info

• The Girl of His Dreams
  Will hold your interest. Always a suspense ending by the Commissario!
  Enjoy!

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