Books : The City of Falling Angels

by: John Berendt  Average Rating:
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Rating: - Pride, Prejudice, and Property
Berendt's book has a lot of similarities to his previous one in which he finds a boutique town and brings out the quirky characters or characteristics of the town. Essentially, he stuck with what he does best and did not go in a new direction. Don't look for anything unpredictable here. The writing and editing are excellent, as usual, and this makes the reading worthwhile even though the book isn't as comical or dramatic as Midnight. It would be hard to write a book as good as Midnight. Falling Angels ... Read More

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Rating: - Doors open for Berendt
For anyone who loves Venice this novel is a must. If you have never been to Venice, this novel will entice you. Berendt explores and uncovers the city in a way few people have previously done. While at times the gossip of the "elite" Americans who believe they have "saved" Venice is a bit much, the stories within the novel unfold nicely and the players make for interesting drama.

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Rating: - Va bene!
"Anyone who loves Venice, is a true Venetian... even a tourist, but only if the tourist stays long enough to appreciate the city."
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