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8797999's review against another edition
3.0
An enjoyable case, i could see the twist coming, maybe not entirely but I guessed the red herring.
jimbose's review against another edition
3.0
Il sorriso che non (mi) ammalia.
Il comportamento da mezza calzetta del squasi sissantino Montalbano non mi ha convinto per niente.
Camilleri, comunque, lo leggo volentieri anche quando non è al massimo.
Indice Jimbose: 62%
Il comportamento da mezza calzetta del squasi sissantino Montalbano non mi ha convinto per niente.
Camilleri, comunque, lo leggo volentieri anche quando non è al massimo.
Indice Jimbose: 62%
liberrydude's review against another edition
4.0
Angelica is a hot, young banker whom Montalbano has been smitten by but she's working an angle. Lots of cat and mouse here with Montalbano being taunted by a gang of thieves preying on rich folks. As usual Montalbano senses there's more to these thefts than meets the eye-it's not about the money. Montalbano seems to sense he's crossing a line mixing business with pleasure too and wonders if it's time to retire. Humor abounds as he is called on the carpet by his boss for petty stuff and Cat continues to butcher names and info of those seeking to see Montalbano. Every conversation with Cat is like an investigation but Cat does get credit for inspiring Montalbano with the solution to the case.
jaimer's review against another edition
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
benedetto21's review against another edition
4.0
E' sempre piacevole leggere Camilleri e il suo Montalbano, soprattutto per un siciliano lontano da casa. Come al solito l'ho finito in due giorni (ormai mi ipnotizzo quando leggo Camilleri), la trama è solida, tutto sommato piacevole, non ai livelli dei primi ma è sempre da leggere. Il personaggio di Salvo Montalbano è decadente, capisce di essere agli sgoccioli, ma questa volta c'è meno spazio per l'introspezione. A me è piaciuto, se poi dovete cercare "il pelo nell'uovo" come ama dire Camilleri, bhe, fate pure.
livi_loves_reading's review
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.0
nonna7's review against another edition
3.0
I hadn't read any books by this author in the past, so when our local library offered this, I thought I would give it a try. Inspector Salvo Montalbano is absolutely wonderful and so very Italian. He loves a good meal at his favorite restaurant, Enzo's. He constantly fights the corruption that is so part of the Italian system. In this most recent book, Montalbano is investigating a series of burglaries in homes of the wealthy. In the process, he meets Angelica and is mesmerized by her beauty. Even though she is much too young for him and he is being unfaithful to his girlfriend, Livia, he can't help himself. The burglaries keep on coming, and Montalbano begins to despair that he will never get to the bottom of things. But in the end, of course, he does. This was a lot of fun to read. The bonus at the end is a translation of some of the food that Montalbano's housekeeper makes for him.
lawyergobblesbooks's review against another edition
3.0
I'll stick with you until the end, Camilleri, but things have gone downhill.
amelie5m's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75