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January 16, 2006
"The City of Falling Angels" by John Berendt
Of all the non-fiction books I've read in the past few years, this is
one of the very best reads! The author, John Berendt, arrived in
Venice for an extended stay a few days after the spectacular fire that
consumed La Fenice, Venice’s magnificent opera house. His book is a
fascinating look at the fire, the investigation of the fire and the
rebuilding of La Fenice. Equally fascinating are his portraits of the
city, and the people and organizations he came to know during his stay
and his research into the fire. The writing, the characters, and the
suspense make this a real page-turner.
Linda T., Head
Posted by jnardine at January 16, 2006 11:39 AM