Alibi (Abridged): A Novel Audiobook

" Really enjoyed this one but still trying to figure out if I really know what all the characters' motives really were.... "

" Interesting topic, ie. "Oh what a tangled web we weave when first we practice to deceive." "

" Not the type of book I typically read, but I really did enjoy this. It begs to be made into a movie... just imagine it shot on lcation.... bella! "

" I just finished this book for my book club. It was an historical fiction piece. I don't care for a backwards mystery, where the murder happens in the beginning, the murderer is revealed, and then whether or not they get caught is the main subject of the novel. While an additonal mystery is threaded throughout the novel, it is not as compelling as it needs to be sustain a popular fiction type of pace. I was really caught up with the story in the beginnong, for about the first 100-200 pages, but then, it began to lose momentum. "

" I have read other of Mr. Kanon's books that I have enjoyed more. This one seems muddled and improbable, too manufactured to really pull the story off. I won't Mr. Kanon off completely but I'd recommend 'The Good German' instead. "

" This was somewhat of a "typical" book for Kanon. It was not bad, and keeps you turning the pages, but it is somehow not as fresh and engaging as his first novel _Los Alamos_. "

" Post WWII, death, romance, and venice "

" Although it is fiction, it is telling of the anti-semitism and sheer indifference of many italian citizens during the holocaust... "

" Kanon seems to have specialized in post-WWII European suspense, and this is the best of them in my opinion. I liked the Good German as well, but the atmospheric love story at the novel's core just pulled at me. I recommend you give this one a shot. "

" A complex thriller, character driven, intriguing plot "

" I am a huge fan of Kanon's writing, and I just loved that I had no idea where the book was going -- lots of surprises. The historical feel was on the money and I love that. "

" I enjoyed this book very much. Romance, history, mystery--a little of everything. I could see it being a very good movie. "

" Post-WWII this mystery takes place in Venice. Great location, but the storyline isn't too strong. "

" This book was fantastic. It is really well written yet still a thriller full of suspense. The post-WW II Venice setting was fascinating. I would recommend this book to anyone. "

" Another Powell's sale table book - quite good, but kind of depressing. Set in Venice, which is partly why I picked it up "

" Gave up 150 pgs in as it just wasn't working for me. "

" Started a little slow but I liked it once it got going. This book is somewhat tragic and poignant as it looks at politics in post WWII Vienna. Sad story that seems realistic, which is what makes it so tragic. "

" Very suspenseful, I've always been a fan of historical fiction and there's a lot of morality issues here that makes you want to reflect. "

" Not the best Joseph Kanon book i have read but i still enjoyed it. "

" The star of this book, set in post-WWII Italy, is the beautiful city of Venice, described in vivid detail in this thriller about hunting Nazi collaborators and sympathizers. This would make a good Hollywood movie, especially the setting! "

" I wanted something World War II related so I was excited about this one. It started off strong and I was really interested, but it went on too long and I stopped caring about 4/5 of the way through. Wish there was a 3.5 star rating "

" This story bored me, didn't really like it at all. "

" Started a little slow but I liked it once it got going. This book is somewhat tragic and poignant as it looks at politics in post WWII Vienna. Sad story that seems realistic, which is what makes it so tragic. "

" This was somewhat of a "typical" book for Kanon. It was not bad, and keeps you turning the pages, but it is somehow not as fresh and engaging as his first novel _Los Alamos_. "

" It was worth reading through the book, that at times seemed to be going nowhere, to get to the final chapters with its twists and surprises. Oh, those Italians!! "

" The star of this book, set in post-WWII Italy, is the beautiful city of Venice, described in vivid detail in this thriller about hunting Nazi collaborators and sympathizers. This would make a good Hollywood movie, especially the setting! "

" Liked the book...there were a lot of layers - not a typical mystery. I guess it was not Kanon's best...so I'd like to read more of his work. "

" This book is promoted as post-war murder mystery; but is much more of a romantic tale about post-war Venice, the city of canals. After a certain point I just did not care anymore about the romantic interest of the American soldier trying to help her find her fathers killer. "

" I am a huge fan of Kanon's writing, and I just loved that I had no idea where the book was going -- lots of surprises. The historical feel was on the money and I love that. "

" A complex thriller, character driven, intriguing plot "

" Good post ww2 novel, set in Venice - started off very well but found it lost it's way a little from half way through and was a little drawn out. Author seems to be keen on weaving love stories into his plots - based on the two books I have read by him.. "