The Cook of the Halcyon by Andrea Camilleri

The Cook of the Halcyon

Commissario Montalbano #27

Andrea Camilleri with Stephen Sartarelli (Translator)

272 pages missing pub info (editions)

fiction crime mystery thriller dark mysterious slow-paced

Description

Two deaths - the suicide of a recently fired worker and the murder of an unscrupulous businessman - lead Inspector Montalbano to the Halcyon, a mysterious ship that visits Vigàta's port each day. With very few crewmen, no passengers and a stern la...

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Community Reviews Summary of 47 reviews

Moods

lighthearted 83%
mysterious 66%
adventurous 50%
funny 33%
dark 16%
inspiring 16%
relaxing 16%
tense 16%

Pace

fast 60%
slow 20%
medium 20%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 60% | Plot: 40%

Strong character development?

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

Loveable characters?

Yes: 100%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 80% | Yes: 20%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

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

Average rating

3.28

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