gavinsteyn's review against another edition
adventurous
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
imjustheretodayandtomorrow's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
inspiring
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.5
yorugua1891's review
4.0
As is usually the case, I thoroughly enjoy the characters and ambiance in this series. This installment delivers with a nicely-paced story, and even though you can see the "solution" of the mystery coming from a while away, it does not spoil the experience.
czarnedziury's review against another edition
1.0
Nie wiem czy problem tkwi w tym konkretnym tłumaczeniu czy samym stylem pisania autora, ale jedno z tych (bądź oba) nie przypadły mi do gustu. Długo zajęło mi przeczytanie tej książki, myślałam żeby ją porzucić, ale jakoś dotrwałam do końca.
Główny bohater zupełnie nie mój typ, irytował mnie przez większość książki, a sama fabuła była taka trochę nijaka. Gdyby tylko koniec był jakoś bardziej zaskakujący, a nie taki jaki był może dałoby się to uratować. Nie polecam.
Główny bohater zupełnie nie mój typ, irytował mnie przez większość książki, a sama fabuła była taka trochę nijaka. Gdyby tylko koniec był jakoś bardziej zaskakujący, a nie taki jaki był może dałoby się to uratować. Nie polecam.
8797999's review
4.0
I found this a good read, when the wine vat was mentioned I did guess who was involved without realising the finer points. Superb book as always, really really enjoying these. I'll read the next two and then have a break from Vigata until next month.
frahorus's review against another edition
3.0
Montalbano è stato ferito nel romanzo precedente ([b:Il giro di boa|829842|Il giro di boa (Commissario Montalbano #7)|Andrea Camilleri|https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1328458929l/829842._SX50_.jpg|815501]) e lo ritroviamo ancora convalescente coi ricordi della sua permanenza in ospedale dopo essere stato operato per l'estrazione di un proiettile. La sua eterna fidanzata Livia si è pure presa le ferie per stargli accanto e i loro litigi sono quasi tutti i giorni (ecco forse perché vivono distanti, anche per evitare di bisticciare). Mentre tenta di recuperare a casa, viene chiamato per un caso di rapimento: una ragazza non si trova più ma solo il suo motorino. A capo delle indagini non c'è lui ma un collega, lui fa diciamo da aiutante (senza fare troppi sforzi fisici).
Scopro che Adelina, la cameriera/cuoca del commissario, non sopporta Livia e infatti quando Livia è a casa del commissario Adelina scompare (gelosetta, eh?).
Anche questo caso mi è piaciuto, forse più deboluccio a livello di trama rispetto agli altri, ma scorre come il mare dove Montalbano si fa il suo bagnetto (e se lo fa anche stavolta, rischiando di morire annegato e raffreddato!).
Scopro che Adelina, la cameriera/cuoca del commissario, non sopporta Livia e infatti quando Livia è a casa del commissario Adelina scompare (gelosetta, eh?).
Anche questo caso mi è piaciuto, forse più deboluccio a livello di trama rispetto agli altri, ma scorre come il mare dove Montalbano si fa il suo bagnetto (e se lo fa anche stavolta, rischiando di morire annegato e raffreddato!).
wendy_verbiest's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
chronicreader96's review against another edition
4.0
This is another excellent installment in the Montalbano franchise.
The writing and descriptions of food and scenery is beautiful as always.
The plot for this particular novel is what stood out to me most. It helped show a human side to Inspector Montalbano. Highlighting the kindness he has, and the lengths he will take this to for ‘justice’.
The writing and descriptions of food and scenery is beautiful as always.
The plot for this particular novel is what stood out to me most. It helped show a human side to Inspector Montalbano. Highlighting the kindness he has, and the lengths he will take this to for ‘justice’.
mxd's review against another edition
3.0
Enjoyed this. The Montalbano mysteries are becoming comfortable little reads, but as ever, I feel less invested in the mystery of the murders and more interested in the characters. Montalbano is infinitely entertaining.