The Girl from Venice
The Girl from Venice
Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2016
Book Brief
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Novel • Fiction
Venice, Italy • 1940s
2016
Adult
18+ years
Super Short Summary
The Girl from Venice by Martin Cruz Smith is a historical thriller set at the end of World War II. The story follows a fisherman in Nazi-occupied Venice who discovers a Jewish woman hiding from German forces in his fishing nets, leading to an unexpected and dangerous alliance as they navigate threats in a war-torn landscape.
Mysterious
Suspenseful
Romantic
Gritty
Emotional
Reviews & Readership
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Review Roundup
The Girl from Venice by Martin Cruz Smith is praised for its atmospheric setting and well-crafted historical backdrop, capturing Venice during 1945. Critics commend the suspenseful narrative and engaging characters. However, some feel the pace occasionally drags and the plot is somewhat predictable. Overall, the novel offers a vivid, albeit imperfect, wartime tale.
Who Should Read The Girl from Venice?
A reader who enjoys The Girl from Venice by Martin Cruz Smith is likely captivated by historical thrillers set in WWII. Fans of atmospheric and suspenseful narratives akin to The Nightingale by Kristin Hannah or All the Light We Cannot See by Anthony Doerr would find this book appealing.
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Novel • Fiction
Venice, Italy • 1940s
2016
Adult
18+ years
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