timmens59's review against another edition
4.0
After a couple of so-so mysteries, this one for me excelled in the melding of Salvo’s world, Camilleri’s ability to weave a mystery, and the realities of Sicilian and Italian life. And what fun was it to come upon Camilleri’s breaking of the fourth wall, so to speak. Mimi has taken a back seat in previous mysteries but in this one the author uses the character to possibly connect to the crime Montalbano is investigating. Fazio continues to be the inspector’s main go-to guy but Mimi is back in a way. Livia is pretty much absent, thank goodness and we get to focus on Montalbano’s genius in running the multiplication tables as a way of controlling his impatience and for adding up the clues into a solution. The meals of course make you hungry, the descriptions of Sicily make you want to move there all in spite of Camilleri’s incisive and biting commentary on Italian customs, politics and life. Enjoy.
8797999's review against another edition
4.0
Another cracking read, a great plot and good to see how the pickle Mimi was in got resolved. I didn't figure this one out but now it seemed a wee bit obvious
jaimer's review against another edition
lighthearted
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? Yes
3.0
chronicreader96's review against another edition
4.0
This is definitely one of my favourites in the Inspector Montalbano series. The theme of betrayal in this book had me feeling all sorts of emotions. Characters I have grown to love left me feeling a little angry and hurt by their actions. I loved the different direction this plot took compared to previous books.
As always the food and scenery descriptions are second to none. Camilleri and Sartarelli (the translator) are both incredible at what they do.
As always the food and scenery descriptions are second to none. Camilleri and Sartarelli (the translator) are both incredible at what they do.
ph_scales's review against another edition
funny
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
lomahongva's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
mysterious
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
Content Warnings
Moderate: Gore and Murder
Minor: Infidelity and Blood
tommyro's review against another edition
4.0
The series just gets better and better with each book. May Andrea Camilleri write forever.
bookwrm526's review against another edition
funny
mysterious
fast-paced
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
3.5
amelie5m's review against another edition
emotional
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0