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3.36 AVERAGE
3.36 AVERAGE
A fairly lightweight murder mystery with a fair amount of humor included. The somewhat exotic location of Sicily makes the tale more interesting. And having a randy widowed senior citizen as the protagonist just adds spice to the story.
adventurous
lighthearted
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
Meh
This was a slow start for me, and I nearly gave up after the first chapter or so. But a few chapters in, I suddenly realized that I was enjoying the story, the setting and the characters.
If you speak Italian or German, you'll have less trouble than I did getting into the book, I think. I'm sure I missed quite a few funny bits or social comments because I don't read those languages.
Still, it was a fun book with a 60+- year- old, female protagonist. Several reviewers have criticized the nephew narrator, but I love him, and look forward to his development in future installments.
If you speak Italian or German, you'll have less trouble than I did getting into the book, I think. I'm sure I missed quite a few funny bits or social comments because I don't read those languages.
Still, it was a fun book with a 60+- year- old, female protagonist. Several reviewers have criticized the nephew narrator, but I love him, and look forward to his development in future installments.
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
mysterious
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
For whatever reason, the first time I opened up this first installment of the Auntie Poldi series, I couldn’t get into it. I don’t know if it was just me or if it took me a minute to get into the translators rhythm.
I am so glad I pick the book back up a few days later! The characters live and breathe and the author does a fantastic job of making you feel like you are in Sicily enjoying a drink or seven with Auntie Poldi.
The author, like Auntie Poldi, is German with Italian relatives. I read that he based Poldi’s character in a real aunt, who may remind many people of Auntie Mame.
Whether you like the mystery or not, you’ll probably get as much of a kick out of Auntie Poldi as I did.
I am so glad I pick the book back up a few days later! The characters live and breathe and the author does a fantastic job of making you feel like you are in Sicily enjoying a drink or seven with Auntie Poldi.
The author, like Auntie Poldi, is German with Italian relatives. I read that he based Poldi’s character in a real aunt, who may remind many people of Auntie Mame.
Whether you like the mystery or not, you’ll probably get as much of a kick out of Auntie Poldi as I did.
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
mysterious
relaxing
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
adventurous
funny
mysterious
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Loveable characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No