August Heat: An Inspector Montalbano Mystery by Andrea Camilleri
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Book Reviews of August Heat: An Inspector Montalbano Mystery
Book Review: another terrific mystery from Inspector Montalbano
Summary: 5 Stars
I discovered this series by chance earlier this year and rapidly read through all the previous books in the series. I have begun to feel like Montalbano and his cronies in Vigata are real people, and despite some less than enthusiastic reviews from other fans, I found this newest adventure to be translated into English to be just as good as the past volumes. True, it shows us a darker side of our favorite detective, but I felt his actions rang true to the character (I don't want to give anything away here!) These novels are a perfect escapist read; I really feel like I am in Sicily when I am reading. In this one, I could even feel the extreme heat of the summertime. If you haven't read this series, this may not be the best one to start with because the author assumes some familiarity with his cast of characters.Book Review: Ending is amazing.
Summary: 5 Stars
I love all of the books I have read in this series (the 1st 10), but this one has to be one of my favorites, in part, due to the ending. After feeling like I have come to know Inspector Montalbano, that I can appreciate his humor, and absolutely revel in his gastronomic endeavors, I truly understand his fight with the aging process. I love his letters to himself, and I think Camilleri does an amazing job of illustrating the emotions most humans go through when they reluctantly realize they are no longer at the top of their game. I thought the ending was very strong, and I felt as bereft as Montalbano did as he swam in the sea. Oh life (sigh). What am I going to do when Camilleri dies, and naturally, Montalbano dies along with him?Book Review: A perfect pleasure
Summary: 5 Stars
I anxiously await the appearance of every Camilleri novel. Why must the publisher and translator work so slowly? I pounced on August Heat on the publication date, and savored it like those the wonderful Sicilian dishes Inspector Montalbano's housekeeper leaves in his refrigerator.
This is a perfect book. Lots of nice plotting, starting with a cursed house. Lots of irresponsible breaks from detection, while Montalbano enjoys a multi-course lunch or takes a long swim. There's trouble with women, too, which is always fun with an aging detective.
It's over all too soon. We can only hope the translator is at work on the next one.
Book Review: I couldn't put it down
Summary: 5 Stars
I think this is the eighth Inspector Montalbano book -- at least it's the eighth one I've read -- and I loved it. The ending was superb. It made sense and it was full of the right kind of ending emotions: revenge, anger, love, lost love -- the works. I think Mr. Camilleri has gotten better with age. The plot seemed clearer to me than some of the other Montalbano stories and with the Italian names to remember a bit of clarity sometimes helps.Book Review: Andrea Camilleri è un buon scrittore di giallo!!!
Summary: 5 Stars
I love Andrea Camilleri's mysteries. In this particular book his writing gives such a succulent taste of Sicilia (actually, all his mysteries do); it is an irrisitble part of the story--I could "feel" the heat of August as I read along. Inspector Montalbano is a complex character, always facing moral dilemmas--I want to meet this man!!!