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Cosi Fan Tutti

An Aurelio Zen Mystery, Book 5

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Cosi Fan Tutti

By: Michael Dibdin
Narrated by: Michael Kitchen
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Neopolitan businessmen, politicians, and eminent mafiosi are assassinated as someone takes literally the job of cleaning up the city's tarnished image. In this mystery, Aurelio Zen discovers that in '90s 'New Italy', things are still the same.

©1996 Michael Dibdin (P)2014 Audible, Inc. Crime Fiction Mystery Suspense Thriller & Suspense Fiction Funny Witty Crime Italy
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After the too short 3 episode Zenn series on BBC, I thought I'd try an audio version of the one of the books, I was not disappointed. I found it's witty, tongue in cheek humour, and light touch most entertaining. Couldn't stop listening, until I'd finished it, and have immediately bought another Zenn audio book. The narrator Michael Kitchen is perfect for the style of prose, and 'acts' the narrative superbly, adding to my total enjoyment. Highly recommended.

Cosi Fan Tuti

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Is there anything you would change about this book?

This episode in the Zen portfolio is less well focused than its predecessors and consequently fails to engage to the same extent.

What could Michael Dibdin have done to make this a more enjoyable book for you?

I think Michael Dibdin is a good author but for some reason the plotting of this story meanders and the characterisation (with some exceptions) fails to engage. Also he is not a great writer of comedy and Zen is at his best when he is at his driest, the descent into broad farce did not work (for me, anyway)

What about Michael Kitchen’s performance did you like?

Michael Kitchen is a brilliant reader but even he seemed to struggle with this material.

If this book were a film would you go see it?

Depends who wrote the screenplay - smart editing would help.

Any additional comments?

I love the Zen novels on Audible...this was a disappointment only because the other novels I've listened to have been so good.

A Rambling Episode

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I love the storyline which is an ideal vehicle for Zen and his adventures.
It’s very very funny.
Michael Kitchen’s narration is the best I’ve ever heard. He is perfect for Zen and the crazy crisscrosses of Italy.
A loveable exposition of Italian life and the characters who inhabit it.

One of my favourite Audiobooks

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Would you try another book written by Michael Dibdin or narrated by Michael Kitchen?

By Michael Dibdin, yes.
By Michael Kitchen, no. Unfortunately, there is not always an option and if you follow a series.....

Could you see Cosi Fan Tutti being made into a movie or a TV series? Who would the stars be?

Yes. Same as in the ones already made.

Good story, awful narrator!!

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This book is worth listening to for the excellent way Michael Kitchen reads it. He puts so much humour into it with his expression and Italian accent. The story has many twists and turns and great characters. It was hard to switch off.

Made me smile!

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