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8797999's review against another edition
4.0
A very enjoyable set of short stories, Montalbano works well in short story format, I quite enjoyed the last one explaining the story of how he got his lock picking tools.
12roxy's review against another edition
3.0
I love Montalbano. These stories illuminate the dispair and pointlessness of policing Sicily. However, I miss the inspiration of food and literature on our good detective. Worth a read but nowhere near Camillieri’s best.
dajna's review against another edition
3.0
Raccolta di racconti sulle esperienze di un Montalbano che, di giovane, ha giusto l'appellativo nel titolo. Se non ci fosse quell'aggettivo non noteremmo alcuna differenza con il Montalbano solito: intuizione, passione per il buon cibo, interpretazione creativa del lavoro e grande umanità sono sempre presenti. Qui veniamo a conoscenza di qualche dettaglio che nei romanzi precedenti abbiamo sempre dato per scontato: per esempio incontriamo la persona che ha insegnato a Montalbano ad aprire ogni porta.
Che dire? Camilleri non delude mai e tornare a Vigata è ormai come tornare a casa.
Che dire? Camilleri non delude mai e tornare a Vigata è ormai come tornare a casa.
suhmown's review against another edition
3.5
This started off really strong-- a quirky compilation of short mysteries/cases in Sicily! Definitely a bit hard to follow sometimes, with names and streets and frankly, an entire world I'm not quite familiar with. That being said, they got a bit tedious (a random scorned lover emerges ). And then, forgetting I was reading a male author from the 70s and 80s, I was continually jarred by the random mentions of women's bodies and was literally shook by the auction (IYKYK)
Content Warnings
Minor: Sexual harassment, Sexual content, and Slavery
cec's review against another edition
dark
funny
lighthearted
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
2.5
maddivolpi's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
mysterious
reflective
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
almas's review
funny
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
hmcnew's review against another edition
4.0
A witty and refreshing collection of 8 mysteries. I read this in one day. A great short read
alix_the_book_witch's review against another edition
funny
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
ashleybakerwrites's review
I didn't like this book because I didn't like how simple the mysteries seemed. I also found the way the first mystery turned the woman's suggestion into the detectives own idea. Cozy beach reads aren't for me, apparently.
Content Warnings
Minor: Misogyny