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5.0étoiles sur 5
light intelligent romp, Janv. 11 2002
This was the first book I've ever read from Iain Pears. I found this book to be a very enjoyable adventure mixed with history and interesting characters. It didn't go into the history very deeply, nor in the adventure/action, so I considered the book to be 'light'.
With that said, I intend to get more books from Iain Pears. And I can see by his writing style that he probably is capable of writing a good literary historical fiction novel. And from what I understand 'An Instance at the Fingerpost' is such a novel. I'd be interested in seeing him write more books of this nature.
The book delivered what it promised; art, history, and some adventure.
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4.0étoiles sur 5
Enjoyable, Nov. 27 2000
Iain Pears' Death and Restoration is a fine mystery that's full of interesting characters and plenty of twists and turns.I really like the setting in Rome and the intertwining of art, the Catholic Church and history into an entertaining plot. This is the first in the series that I have read, and it was a pleasant surprise. Great writing. Unfortunately, I did guess the outcome, which was a disappointment, but I still enjoyed the storyline and the characters. I recommend reading this book with 4 stars, but I would probably have given a 3 1/2 stars if I could have.
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4.0étoiles sur 5
A tense but amusing mystery with a haunting subplot., Jui 1 2000
Once again, the charming but luckless young art dealer, Jonathan Argyll, and his new wife, the capable art cop Flavia stumble into an odd situation with a stolen piece of art. Set in a dusty but gorgeous old neighborhood in the streets of Rome, this tale is filled with subplots. A blackmailed grandmother, risking her life and reputation to save her young granddaughter, an ancient order of monks moving reluctantly into the modern century, an ancient legend that seems to have come to life. Throughout the tale, Pears walks a delicate line, allowing the reader to slip into the aura of the past, and to wonder at the possibilities of real backing for old superstitions. This story is not only filled with engrossing secondary stories, but also chock full of wonderfully drawn and realized characters. An old monk slipping into senility, who is the only one with a complete understanding of the history of the missing piece of art. A superstitious and dutiful neighborhood cleaning lady. Two aging, brilliant criminals, with their own stringent moral codes, and a secret past love affair. And the reader meets again with Jonathan and Flavia's favorite nemesis. Again in this warm and engaging series, Pears has produced a charming mystery that stands well above the ordinary.
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