fiction crime mystery mysterious fast-paced

280 pages | first published 2006

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When a colleague extends his summer vacation, Inspector Salvo Montalbano is forced to stay in Vigàta and endure the August heat. Montalbano's long-suffering girlfriend, Livia, joins him with a friend-husband and young son in tow-to keep her compan...
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Summary of 158 reviews

Moods

mysterious 100%
dark 60%
funny 40%
emotional 20%
lighthearted 20%

Pace

medium 40%
fast 40%
slow 20%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 80% | Character: 20%

Strong character development?

No: 80% | It's complicated: 20%

Loveable characters?

No: 60% | It's complicated: 20% | Yes: 20%

Diverse cast of characters?

It's complicated: 50% | No: 50%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 50% | It's complicated: 25% | No: 25%

Average rating

3.68

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