As blurry as the photo on the cover page of the first edition are Koeppen's descriptions in the haze of memory. Koeppen describes his impressions, memories, thoughts and feelings about Venice in short vignettes. Meanwhile, he takes the reader on a leisurely stroll through Venice, past famous palaces, churches and towers. A wonderfully light read to dream away and revel in the beauty of Venice for a very short while, as the book has only a mere 63 pages. ( )