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knod78's review against another edition
5.0
This really should be three books added to my list instead of one since it’s the first three books in the Inspector Montalbano series. Well I loved all three. Each book got more and more intense and brought out more of Montalbano’s character. He’s an asshole and a bit of a sexist, but he’s just so much fun to read as a character. He’s intelligent and clever. As a foodie, I love his love for food. I want to go on a food tour designed by him and we can sit in silence eating the miracle that is food. I’m not sure which one is my favorite of the three books. I guess I loved the plot just a tad more in the Terra Cotta Dog. But each book was great. Each book, you have it figured out or you think you do, but then Montalbano has already figured it out and gets it wrapped up in an odd way that I can only describe as Sicilian. My only issue with the books is that sometimes, the Sicilian references or phrases are not known to me. So there were times, I got confused.
lulo49's review against another edition
4.0
Having read some reviews I was hopeful enough for this series to buy the first three books in one volume. However, I had a hard time getting through the first book and will not be reading the second two. The author does practically no character development or story development. Instead, things just seem to happen, and Montalbano figures everything out in the end. But I have no idea who Montalbano is and have no desire to read further to see if the author will reveal this info in future books.
sam_accardi's review against another edition
4.0
The Shape of Water - 4/5
The Terra-Cotta Dog - 5/5
The Snack Thief - 5/5
OVERALL - 4.5/5
The Terra-Cotta Dog - 5/5
The Snack Thief - 5/5
OVERALL - 4.5/5
ladyr's review
4.0
Non-formulaic crime/mystery, in a stunning Italian setting with a very definitely non-formulaic inspector and lots of references to gorgeous food - what's not to love?
These are not particularly pacy or suspenseful books but easy reads and perfect for a bit of escapism.
These are not particularly pacy or suspenseful books but easy reads and perfect for a bit of escapism.
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