Disturbing and hypnotically readable, alibi is a mystery, a love story, and a work of philosophyand a perfect companion for the thriller reader who wants a philosophical challenge, as well as entertainment. But when adam falls in love with claudia, a jewish woman scarred by her devastating experiences during the war, he is forced to. The story line was just twisted enough to keep my interest. Joseph kanons summer potboiler is a weak whodunnit set in the seedy splendor of postwar venice. Joseph kanon, has a great ability to add a fantastic story to a historic background. Set in italy after wwii, alibi will catch and keep your attention with love, mystery, and murder. Kanon is one of my favourite writers and this book did not disappoint.
Joseph kanon is an american author of historical fiction, spy fiction and thriller novels. Written by joseph kanon, audiobook narrated by holter graham. Alibi explores issues of ethics and morality in the aftermath of the holocaust. Alibi, which earned kanon the hammett award of the international association of crime writers, and leaving berlin, a new york times notable book that was also named one of the best books of 2015 by both the wall street journal and npr. From publishers weekly its late 1945 at the start of this atmospheric historical thriller, and g. Below is a list of joseph kanons books in order of. Arizona daily staralibi is an absorbing and fastpaced book. The winstonsalem journal kanon juxtaposes a powerful love story and a gripping thriller against a palpable historical moment.
Gaining an award for it the following year in 1998 with the edgar award for best first novel, he had sealed his brand as one of the upcoming names to now watch in the industry. Alibi book by joseph kanon half price books marketplace. Joseph kanon first edition book alibi now available. Venice exerts an irresistible gravitational pull on writers. A stunned europe is beginning its slow recovery from the ravages of world war ii. Richmond timesdispatch joseph kanon is a specialist in superior historical thrillers. And, there was some vivid sex scenes that would keep most peoples attention. Here are the questions animating joseph kanons fourth moral thriller, alibi, a book so full of shades of gray it could only be set in venice. Librarything is a cataloging and social networking site for booklovers. In 1961 a publisher, simon, travels to the soviet union to edit the memoir of a former us citizen who defected to russia in 1949his brother, frank. Joseph kanon audio books, best sellers, author bio. Hitler has been defeated, and berlin is divided into zones of occupation. Once again kanon has written a novel set against the backdrop of world war ii that is evocative and sensitive, moody and thoughtprovoking.
Kanons atmospheric, characterdriven latest alibi, 2005, etc. Alibi by joseph kanon 2006, paperback for sale online ebay. Our guide through this labyrinth of truths and half. Choose from over 50,000 books from the premier collectible book site. Kanon seems to specialize in historical fiction, especially the period in the immediate aftermath of wwii, and this book fits in that genre, but i advise you to skip it and read the good german much, much better than the movie, despite its talented cast, which changed the story in ways that detracted markedly from the original andor leaving berlin instead. New mystery reader magazine kanon keeps us turning pages. I did find the main this is a well written book that took me a bit of time to engage with as the plot moves quite slowly at the start. Alibi is at once a murder mystery, a love story, and a superbly crafted novel about the nature of moral responsibility. Enter your mobile number or email address below and well send you a link to download the free kindle app. Alibi has 9 available editions to buy at half price books marketplace.
Then you can start reading kindle books on your smartphone, tablet, or computer no kindle device required. Winner of the hammett prize it is 1946, and adam miller has come to venice to visit his widowed mother and try to forget the horrors he has witnessed as a u. If you like kanons other books and the premise of this one, you wont be disappointed. Alibi by joseph kanon signed first edition book see all titles by joseph kanon. This didnt hook me as much as other joseph kanon books have, but i did enjoy it.
Before becoming a fulltime writer, he was a book publishing executive. This is the second book i have read by joseph kanon and it was quite enjoyable. Alibi by joseph kanon, 9780751537260, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. There were fewer characters to keep track of in this kanon book, which was a nice break from the standard kanon read. Adam miller has come to venice to visit his widowed mother and forget the horrors he witnessed as a us army war crimes investigator in germany. All of joseph kanons books are intelligent literary thrillershistorical fiction, and every one is great. Using the piazzas and canals of venice as an enthralling but sinister backdrop, joseph kanon has again written a gripping historical thriller. We recently spent some time in venice so a lot of the places were familiar. Joseph kanons alibi is at once a murder mystery, a love story, and a superbly crafted novel about the nature of moral responsibility. Joseph kanon books, ebooks, audiobooks, biography barnes. Get this book free when you sign up for a 30day trial. Jake geismar, an american correspondent who spent time in the city before the war, has returned to write about the allied triumph while pursuing a more personal quest.