benedetto21's review against another edition
4.0
Nei periodi di stanca letteraria, in cui non riesco ad aprire un romanzo neanche che fosse scritto da Tolkien incredibilmente risuscitato, leggere un romanzo del maestro Camilleri mi sembra un "fertilizzante" per la mia vena artistica. Ritrovare i sempre cari personaggi, il commissario, Fazio, Catarella, Augello, il dottor Pasquano mi sembra come riabbracciare simbolicamente degli amici sui quali posso sempre contare.
Con la speranza che Riccardino esca il più tardi possibile, e che non debba mai dire addio a questi amici di lettura.
Con la speranza che Riccardino esca il più tardi possibile, e che non debba mai dire addio a questi amici di lettura.
tsenteme's review against another edition
5.0
Πρώτος Camilleri που διαβάζω. Είναι από τα βιβλία που διαβάζεις το βράδυ και το «άντε λίγο ακόμη» μπορεί να σε ξενυχτήσει.
Ο ήρωας, αστυνόμος Μονταλμπάνο, είναι ο άνθρωπος της διπλανής πόρτας. Απλός, καθημερινός με τα ελαττώματα του. Σε καμία περίπτωση η γραφή δεν είναι επιτηδευμένη, ούτε προσπαθεί να εντυπωσιάσει, απλώς η πλοκή είναι τόσο γρήγορη που σε συναρπάζει.
Ο ήρωας, αστυνόμος Μονταλμπάνο, είναι ο άνθρωπος της διπλανής πόρτας. Απλός, καθημερινός με τα ελαττώματα του. Σε καμία περίπτωση η γραφή δεν είναι επιτηδευμένη, ούτε προσπαθεί να εντυπωσιάσει, απλώς η πλοκή είναι τόσο γρήγορη που σε συναρπάζει.
8797999's review against another edition
4.0
Another very enjoyable read, a well crafted plot and a wonderful ending. I found this one a lot better than the previous book, which was lacking somewhat. Back to form here though.
tobyyy's review against another edition
My enjoyment of this series is SO dependent on my mood. Am I in the mood for satire and dry humor? If yes, then I enjoy it, if not, then I don’t. I’m not going to rate this one for that reason (guess which mood I was in when I read this
niallgoulding1's review against another edition
funny
lighthearted
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? N/A
2.75
My first Montalbano book. Easy read.
Very traditional detective story - lots of red herrings each chapter with some modest peril for our protagonist before everything is wrapped up neatly at the end. However the Sicilian colour gives it a little twist.
The writer doesn't take things too seriously and the plot gallops along at a fast pace. You probably won't remember much about it a month later but I fine way to pass a few hours
The one thing I would note is that some of the violence felt a bit jarring. The tone for 3/4s of the book is comedic/farcical. Then out of nowhere the last two murders are incredibly brutal. Gave me a little whiplash
Very traditional detective story - lots of red herrings each chapter with some modest peril for our protagonist before everything is wrapped up neatly at the end. However the Sicilian colour gives it a little twist.
The writer doesn't take things too seriously and the plot gallops along at a fast pace. You probably won't remember much about it a month later but I fine way to pass a few hours
The one thing I would note is that some of the violence felt a bit jarring. The tone for 3/4s of the book is comedic/farcical. Then out of nowhere the last two murders are incredibly brutal. Gave me a little whiplash
caityree's review against another edition
4.0
Lovely to be back with Inspector Montalbano, although he is feeling weary. The stories are still enjoyable and the minor characters fun.
nonna7's review against another edition
4.0
'm a latecomer to this series, but am loving it. My next step is to go back and read the earlier ones. I've been an enthusiastic reader of Donna Leon's Inspector Brunetti series. Although Brunetti and Montalbano are as different as they can be (Brunetti is a married northerner with two children who has the disdain that Italians from the north have for those from the south. Montalbano is a Sicilian through and through. His girlfriend is from Genoa. They "squabble" a lot, and he is often unfaithful.), they are also very similar in a lot of ways. They both enjoy good food from their own regions. They are both very bright and very very honest. Both have also learned the fine Italian art of flattering their superiors and not making too many waves except when absolutely necessary. Both know that that corruption is all around them although neither gives in to it. Both walk a fine line. In this latest book, empty warehouses are being bombed. Why? Makes no sense, right? In the meantime, a beautiful woman and her often-absent husband have moved in nearby. She does her best to seduce him. He can't help but wonder why. As things progress, he starts to see a connection between her and the bombings, but it's tenuous at best. I guess my only complaint here is that, like the Brunetti books, there are way too many mouth watering discussions of food. Plus, since my family is from Southern Italy, I'm far more familiar with the food that Montalbano is enjoying. When I read about eggplant parmesan or arrancini (rice balls) as big as oranges, it can be really hard to stay focused on the story! Still, as always, this is a super fun series!
amelie5m's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
sad
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? No
3.75
tmshow's review against another edition
4.0
secondo me uno dei migliori tra i romanzi del commissario montalbano.