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Auntie Poldi and the Sicilian Lions by Mario Giordano
4.0
adventurous funny lighthearted mysterious medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven: A mix
Strong character development: Yes
Loveable characters: Yes
Diverse cast of characters: No
Flaws of characters a main focus: No
I enjoyed reading this book more than I expected to. It's a lighthearted, cosy crime book that gets a bit silly in places, but I found the main characters charming. The mystery takes second place to the descriptions of Sicily and Sicilian life. The book has an odd setup as it is narrated by the nephew who recounts what his Auntie Poldi has told him in his frequent visits to check up on her. There are also little summaries at the beginning of each chapter "teasing" what's about to happen. 
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