Tracey W. (tracey13) reviewed The City of Falling Angels (Audio CD) (Abridged) on + 310 more book reviews
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Lots of reserach makes this tale of intrigue and history even stronger. Venice is unique in many ways and this book touches on some of the people whose unusual lives reflect the essence of the complex city. Highly recommended.
As in Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil, Berendt immerses himself into a small slice of life in a city that is just as much a character as any person in the book. Arriving in Venice days after a fire destroyed the world-famous local opera house, Berendt introduces you to many of the local inhabitants, taking you into their stories and giving you a flavorful taste of Venetian life. Although the destruction and rebuilding of the opera house are the central theme throughout the book, there is no central plot, but rather a weaving together of various stories of people he encounters. Informative and gossipy, the stories grab your attention and leave you wanting to visit Venice - or maybe not. I usually avoid books read by the author but, in this case, the author narration is a plus. Really enjoyed the book and recommend.
