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lawyergobblesbooks's review against another edition
4.0
Shaky few books in this series, and Montalbano is back to form here.
amelie5m's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
mysterious
reflective
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
phai___'s review against another edition
5.0
I genuinely cried at the end of this book and I loved both the mistery and the personal story intertwined in it... I adore François' character and meaning in Salvo and Livia's lives and it was so damn painful. I never watched this instalment adapted and I don't know if there's an episode of this storyline but, thinking that I've seen them all, I was caught so off guard but this amazing ending.
And, to be honest, the relationship crisis that Salvo has in this book is so relatable and I wished something (never so tragic, thou) had happened to bring the two of us closer again...
Absolutly 5/5☆
And, to be honest, the relationship crisis that Salvo has in this book is so relatable and I wished something (never so tragic, thou) had happened to bring the two of us closer again...
Absolutly 5/5☆
fallchicken's review against another edition
4.0
A good one, except for. Montalbano falling in love with every woman but poor Livia.
crazeedi73's review
5.0
So as I sit here crying at the end of this story. I have followed each book to this one. If you know the love between Salvo and Livia, this book will hurt. I almost thought that this one wasn't up to Camilleri's usual excellence, till the end. I must detest this one before moving on. Read this series my friend
kimmer99's review against another edition
2.0
Typical Montalbano - I think I could probably write these myself at this point. #books #bookreview
iwi's review against another edition
3.0
A lot of this made me laugh, a bunch of it made me cringe. But I was intrigued and though challenging to read, the dialogue skills are incredible.
I think I would want more of a conclusion to everything also maybe a bit more surprise in the unraveling of the mystery, it was kinda just stated upfront and then people confessed.
I wasn't overly attached to any of the characters but it was an easy, fast paced read.
I think I would want more of a conclusion to everything also maybe a bit more surprise in the unraveling of the mystery, it was kinda just stated upfront and then people confessed.
I wasn't overly attached to any of the characters but it was an easy, fast paced read.
judya's review against another edition
2.0
I've really enjoyed Camilleri's books in the past; however, this episode treats violence against women with far too little condemnation. Plus, there was a supernatural tinge to the work which seemed very out of place. Unless you're a completionist in your mystery reading, give this a pass.