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dimi97's review against another edition
funny
lighthearted
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.5
nikla88's review against another edition
4.0
Coinvolgente sin dalle prime pagine, piuttosto ben strutturato e con una buon equilibrio tra la vita personale del commissario e la parte dedicata al giallo. Molto contenta dell'apparizione breve di Livia che personalmente non sopporto, sarà un segno oppure è stata messa da parte solo perché in questo romanzo c'è un'altra donna che scuote il commissario?
8797999's review
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.
katiejugg's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
sad
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
2.0
liberrydude's review against another edition
3.0
Another intriguing but also familiar plot: attractive woman neighbor of Montalbano's is using him and you know no good will come of it. Montalbano is wise to her game. Mafia, drugs and a love triangle. It's not clear what's going on. And we have the continuing effort to oust Montalbano by a media person but the commissioner takes Montalbano's side for a change.Just a nice mystery to quickly grab you. I wonder how Camilleri is going to end this series? I love this series and eagerly await each installment and then I just gulp them down. Don't know what I will do once it's over.
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
margaret21's review against another edition
4.0
Another reliably readable Montalbano mystery. An unreliable neighbour? Warehouse bombs? I read these stories more for the picture I get of the Sicily in which the books are set, the food Montalbano eats and his interactions with colleagues, suspects and citizens. This one didn't disappoint.
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.