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4.0 out of 5 stars
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This review is from: Snack Thief (Paperback)
The best, I think, of the series. I literally laughed out loud at some points, because Montalbano is such a great and quirky character. He's wonderful in so many ways -- from his foul mouth to his love of fine food to his ability to see smells in color. This book is a feast for the senses, delicious in all ways. It's just as good as The Terra Cota Dog and better, I think, than The Shape Of Water. One of the things I like most about this book is how Montalbano retains his hard edges but becomes softer and more sensitive because of the "snack thief" and his effect on the inspector. My advice: read Camilleri rather than Dona Leon, who cannot and does not capture the beauty and wonder of Italy the way Camilleri does, and whose mysteries aren't as interesting as Camelleri's. The latter's writing is so spare and so wonderful; he gets to the heart of the matter without seeming to try at all. Despite this simplicity, Italy comes alive with all its colors and smells and beauty. I love this author and can't wait to read the next book.
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Best in a great series,
By booksforabuck "BooksForABuck" (Long Beach, CA) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Snack Thief (Paperback)
Inspector Montalbano has two cases competing for his attention. In one, an Italian fishing boat was fired upon by a Tunisian gunboat, killing a fisherman. In the second, a retired man was found murdered in his apartment elevator. As Montalbano investigates (without missing a single meal), he discovers a bizarre connection between the deaths--a connection that includes the ever-present official corruption Sicily suffers from and that ties into all of Montalbano's hidden issues. With his usual style (apparently bumbling but barely hiding a sharp wit), Montalbano is able to 'solve' the mysteries. But knowing the answer and bringing some sort of justice are very different things. Montalbano has to dig deep into his bag of tricks to pull out a solution that satisfies his own peculiar sense of morality. Worse, from his perspective, it isn't only himself involved. A little boy and Montalbano's longtime lover, Livia are also at risk. Author Andrea Camilleri's Inspector Montalbano series combines humor, solid sleuthing; a wonderful view of small town life in Sicily that is alien but fascinating to most of its readers, and charming to everyone; with compelling social commentary. Although the setting is in Italy, the issues that Montalbano faces are universal. I have enjoyed the entire Inspector Montalbano series but so far, THE SNACK THIEF is the most powerful of a very strong series. Well done, Andrea Camilleri.
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Inspector Montalbano Rides Again,
By Richard A. Mitchell "Rick Mitchell" (candia, new hampshire United States) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)
This review is from: Snack Thief (Paperback)
The main character of this book, Inspector Montalbano, is getting familiar like an old friend. His personality quirks and love of food only get more entertaining with each book rather than tiresome. This character carries the book.Of course, there is a mystery. Like Terra Cotta Dog, there are actually two mysteries the good inspector solves. One - a seemingly straightforward murder - is obvious and he solves it almost as an afterthought. The other - involving government intrigue - is much deeper and difficult to solve. Camilleri coordinates and intertwines the two story lines marvelously. The writing is consistently good, the mysteries interesting and you can not help but like Inspector Montalbano. This is a winning combination. This is billed as a series of Inspector Montalbano mysteries. However it is not essential to have read the preceding books. This book is recommended for an enjoyable mystery romp through Sicily.
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