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OK, so maybe I'm getting bored. Am on this book, #12 in the Brunetti series. Have enjoyed them all, but finding my interest diminishing. Am thinking the commissario should consider retiring. Beginning to wonder if he's still got what it takes by the end of the series. Here's my analysis in no particular order:

1.Get rid of Patta. He offers no significant purpose in the plots or story lines. He's a pain int the rear and useless to the story.
2. Ditto on his flunkie Scarpa.
3. Elettra. Make her commassario! She does more with computers and her "contacts" than Brunetti. Then she has to explain to him how the crime went down and more believable suspect while he keeps asking her what she thinks. Isn't he the top cop? Doesn't sound like it.
4. The commissario himself: Should become a chef and/or restaurant owner. Seems to be (increasingly) more interested in food and recipes than being a cop. Forgets his weapon when he needs it, forgets his cell phone, wanders about like a lost dog most of the time and doesn't seem to have a clue (no pun intended) about much of anything.
5. Paola: A (short) series featuring her might prove interesting.
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Positives: Good blend of work and family and person time gives lead character more dimension

Fiinally: Write a cook book featuring Paola's cooking and those of others who Brunetti seems increasingly more interested in than figuring out (as Elettra does all too often) the crime and who committed it.

Will I finish the series? At this point, unless Brunetti gets his head out of where ever it is, it may be a squeaker. Yawn!


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Uniform Justice Donna Leon 9780142004227 Books Reviews

In the third Commissario Brunetti novel, Brunetti continues to deal with a corrupt system whose corruptin is taken for granted by so any that the notion of justice seems to change continually. This time, he investigates the apparent suicide of a young cadet at a military academy,but finds that the boy's death is linked to other acts of violence and corruption. His unwillingness to accept what appears on the surface (a characteristic that makes him the excellent policeman that he is) leads him into conflict with his frequent adversaries Scarpa and Patta as well as helps his admiration for a younger officer, Puccetti grow while deepening his respect for Elleta's "research" skills. While I often find the issues that frustrate Brunetti as frustrating as he does, the writing and plotting here are tight and Brunetti's relationship with his wife,Paola, their mutual understanding of class and social issues, their love for one another (that give a sold foundation to the book but isn't cloying or intrusive), Brunetti's love of Venice and good food and drink all add depth and richness to this series. I recommend the books to all who love Italy and good stories.
This was my first Commissario Brunetti novel … probably my last, as well. Perhaps I shouldn't have started the series here, but I struggled to read all of the way to the purposely unsatisfactory conclusion. The plot moves slow; the characters slower. On untold occasions, Leon tells us the Brunetti or another character fails to responds to a query or remains silent for long, long moments before speaking. Everyone walks slow. People eat slow. No wonder Brunetti get a thrill from a short ride on a siren-blaring police launch. Brunetti is the antithesis of Sherlock Homes. He doesn’t figure out a logical solution based on clues, he feels his way to a solution through dogged perseverance. This may be realistic, but I wanted Brunetti to quit moping about and do something without a paragraph or two telling us how reluctant he is to get on with his job. If you enjoy world-weary stories about the futility of honest undertakings, you’ll like Uniform Justice. For me, I’m moving on to another author.
A young man was murdered in a famous military academy in Venice. The case lands on Inspector Brunetti’s desk.
Inspector Brunetti is a native of Venice, who appreciates the beauty of his city, is a lover of good Italian food, and is always in pursuit of Justice.
In this book, as in other Inspector Brunette books, a detailed description is given of workings of the police and Italian politics.
But this particular book gave me the impression that the whole structure of the police is based on corruption, conspiracy and bias. Most of the characters are described as corrupt, incompetent, or strictly career oriented. Except for Inspector Brunetti and one or two of his officers, the rest seem to be useless. At one point I was wondering - what is the point in having the police at all.
To solve a crime, especially committed by scions of Venetian society or high ranking military, the superior must be manipulated or outright ignored.
Therefore the conclusion was inevitable – inspector Brunetti did solve the case, but the criminal would never be brought to justice.
It is my second attempt at reading this particular book. The first time I put it aside after reading only few chapters. After reading few of her other books and liking them, I purchased this ebook on sale with an option to add professional narration.
Well, my first instinct was the right one - I did not enjoy this book. However, this time, I listened to the end.

The narration by David Colacci, on the other hand, was superb.

I can give this book barely 3 stars.
Donna Leon writes intriguing mysteries that always have two aspects. In the case of Uniform Justice there is the mystery of a young cadet's death. It is always fun to read about the reactions of the set of characters in her books to the main and , usually, several side plots. But there is always the second, underlying deeper message, in this case it is corruption in the Italian government and how the rich are privileged. Beware, in Donna Leon's books the good guys dont always win. On a trip to Italy I found that everyone in Italy loves the American writer, Donna Leon, because she tells things the way they are.
OK, so maybe I'm getting bored. Am on this book, #12 in the Brunetti series. Have enjoyed them all, but finding my interest diminishing. Am thinking the commissario should consider retiring. Beginning to wonder if he's still got what it takes by the end of the series. Here's my analysis in no particular order

1.Get rid of Patta. He offers no significant purpose in the plots or story lines. He's a pain int the rear and useless to the story.
2. Ditto on his flunkie Scarpa.
3. Elettra. Make her commassario! She does more with computers and her "contacts" than Brunetti. Then she has to explain to him how the crime went down and more believable suspect while he keeps asking her what she thinks. Isn't he the top cop? Doesn't sound like it.
4. The commissario himself Should become a chef and/or restaurant owner. Seems to be (increasingly) more interested in food and recipes than being a cop. Forgets his weapon when he needs it, forgets his cell phone, wanders about like a lost dog most of the time and doesn't seem to have a clue (no pun intended) about much of anything.
5. Paola A (short) series featuring her might prove interesting.
.
Positives Good blend of work and family and person time gives lead character more dimension

Fiinally Write a cook book featuring Paola's cooking and those of others who Brunetti seems increasingly more interested in than figuring out (as Elettra does all too often) the crime and who committed it.

Will I finish the series? At this point, unless Brunetti gets his head out of where ever it is, it may be a squeaker. Yawn!