Uniform Justice

By: Donna Leon

Narrated by: David Colacci

When Venetian detective Commissario Guido Brunetti is called to investigate a presumed suicide in Venice's elite military academy, his inquiries are immediately met with a wall of silence. The young man is the son of a doctor and former politician, a man of an impeccable integrity all too rare in Italian politics.

Dr. Moro seems devastated by his son's death; but while both he and his apparently estranged wife seem convinced that the boy would not have committed suicide, neither appears eager to talk to the police or to involve Brunetti in any kind of investigation into their son's death. Is the silence that confronts Brunetti the natural reluctance of Italians to involve themselves with the authorities, or is he facing a conspiracy far greater than this one death?

Death in Venice: investigate more of Guido Brunetti's cases.©2003 Donna Leon and Diogenes Verlag AG Zurich (P)2004 BBC Audiobooks America

Critic reviews

"Despite the serious issues they raise, Leon's books shimmer in the grace of their setting and are warmed by the charm of their characters." ( The New York Times)
"Silken prose and considerable charm." ( The Washington Post)
"European reviewers consistently put Leon in the same class as Ruth Rendell and Patricia Highsmith, and American critics should start doing the same." ( Publishers Weekly)

Excellent as always!!

Excellent as Donna Leon always is!!! The story, the tangible feel or Venice and Italian culture is a comfort to the soul!

Disturbing, evocative page-turner

A darkly disturbing page turner, as much about familial love as violence and crime-solving Powerfully written and ambitious in its approach to moral issues

Uniform Justice

This story is good and interesting. I'm always intrigued by stories where someone 'apparently' committed suicide but actually was murdered.

Good book, but unflattering view

Wonderful imagery of Venice and life in the unique city, but an unflattering account of certain aspects of the culture. Very good performance.

An atmospheric mystery - As usual with Donna Leon

I have read almost all of the Detective Brunetti series by Donna Leon. This story is one of the best in terms of the storyline, the beautiful use of English, and the sense that is evident in the conclusion.

As always with Leon's mysteries, it takes place in Venice Italy and includes interaction with the wife he loves and respects AND the assistant to the commissario, whose abilities to research by hacking other computer systems stuns him.

In this book Brunetti investigates a death in a boys military high school. He doesn't accept that it was a suicide as it appeared. The plot thickens when it is learned that the boy's father was a doctor who briefly went into politics.

I like listening to mysteries when I exercise. As usual her writing keeps my attention and keeps me walking a little bit further than I had planned.

My only negative is that I think Colacci the narrator is much too plodding.

is there never justice in Venice?

I have read and enjoyed several of Donna Leon's books. why do the perpetrators always escape punishment? corruption, greed, and great food are featured. architecture is featured, great characters. but no justice.

Interesting

Military cult, privileged entitlement, secrets, lies, Italy/Venice, politics/corruption.
The writing is good and the wake-up call is alarming but applicable to any country. An uncomfortable but good read.
The audio is narrated very well by voice actor David Colacci.

Typical Brunetti Mystery

Not my favorite in the series. Murder or suicide in a military school? Less investigation than usual with an ambiguous, less than satisfying ending. I enjoy Brunetti as a character because he is normal and has a realistic relationship with his wife and children. Too many mystery writers seem to create seriously flawed characters whose investigations are driven by inner demons (e.g., alcoholism) and have no life beyond their investigations. Brunetti always has time for lunch and dinner (always delicious sounding) and for his family. A good story, just not my favorite.

Commissario Brunetti and family.

Not the best Commissario Brunetti book in the series. At least his wife was not crusading in this book hahahahaha.

The story is alright with A quick conclusion. Commissario Brunetti while not denouncing the professional military class or the aristocratic bourgeoisie. He certainly paints A less than favorable picture of them in this tale from the questura.

Another great story!

Donna Leon keeps again adds to her great characters , and Colacci masterfully brings them to life. Best collaboration I’ve had the pleasure to experience in audible books.