Big Books of 2026
Death at La Fenice (Commissario Brunetti, #1)

Questions About Death at La Fenice (Commissario Brunetti, #1)

by Donna Leon

Reader Q&A

To ask other readers questions about Death at La Fenice, please sign up.

Answered Questions (8)

This question contains spoilers... (view spoiler)
Natalie
This answer contains spoilers… (view spoiler)
flag
would it be a good book club book?
Tara Connor It would certainly be a good book to chat about over a nice brunello. Not sure there's a lot to talk about, though, other than the lovely setting. I'm…moreIt would certainly be a good book to chat about over a nice brunello. Not sure there's a lot to talk about, though, other than the lovely setting. I'm not knocking this as a really entertaining, well written mystery. I liked it and will definitely try another of these sometime in the future. I guess I'd choose something a little more challenging in content for a discussion book, though.(less)
flag
Is this good ever going to be published as an audiobook????
LNZ Yes. I listened to it as an audiobook
flag
Do you need to read these books in order?
Lisa Not necessary if you are reading them for plot or location. If you enjoy reading for characterization of the detective and/or members of his family I …moreNot necessary if you are reading them for plot or location. If you enjoy reading for characterization of the detective and/or members of his family I would definitely recommend reading the books in order.(less)
flag
Hello readers of Death at La Fenice, Would any of you remember if there is a map included in the book? It could be anywhere - even on the front cover. I'm thinking of reading this for one of the 2018 GR Challenges and the theme is "a book with a map". Thanks! Stacey
Ann There is a map in the Death at La Fenice, ISBN 9780099536567, I'm reading now.…moreThere is a map in the Death at La Fenice, ISBN 9780099536567, I'm reading now.(less)
flag

Unanswered Questions (2)

About Goodreads Q&A

Ask and answer questions about books!

You can pose questions to the Goodreads community with Reader Q&A, or ask your favorite author a question with Ask the Author.

See Featured Authors Answering Questions

Learn more