By Its Cover by Donna Leon

237 pages first pub 2014 (editions)

fiction crime mystery mysterious medium-paced
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In the pages of Donna Leon's internationally bestselling Commissario Guido Brunetti mysteries, the conversations of the Brunetti family have often turned to topics of art and literature, but books are at the heart of this novel in a way they never...

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Community Reviews Summary of 285 reviews

Moods

mysterious 81%
adventurous 27%
informative 27%
challenging 18%
relaxing 18%
dark 9%
emotional 9%
funny 9%
lighthearted 9%
reflective 9%
sad 9%
tense 9%

Pace

fast 41%
medium 41%
slow 16%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 66% | A mix: 22% | N/A: 11%

Strong character development?

No: 70% | It's complicated: 20% | N/A: 10%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 50% | It's complicated: 40% | No: 10%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 90% | Yes: 9%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 50% | No: 37% | It's complicated: 12%

Average rating

3.55

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