Set in the 17th century Venice, The Knife Maker of Venice by David Gilman is a very well researched book of resilience and siblings´ love.
Two siblings - Elizabeth and Richard - separated by a fate where the historical weight of the ongoing events is dramatically influencing the fate of individuals. The book starts with a slow introduction into the spirit of the time, allowing the individual destinies of the characters to project on the historical canva. Although it may look a bit slow, this beginning is setting a clear base for creating the right context for the next encounters and events about to be told.
The alternations between the particular and individual histories is very important for understanding the story, as well as the characters. Gilman, an author I got to know through this book only, is an empathic storyteller, sharing with the readers stories that cross centuries through the genuine humanity of the characters.
The Knife Maker of Venice challenged me to show more interest in discovering and thinking more about the history of Venice and their people.
Rating: 4 stars
Disclaimer: Book offered as part of the book tour but the opinions are, as usual, my own
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