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The Track of Sand by Andrea Camilleri

beachybookstack's review against another edition

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4.0

After the last couple books, I'm really on the fence about Livia. Although Salvo does fall into some bs. I think I'm team Ingrid

raesofsun's review against another edition

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funny lighthearted mysterious fast-paced

3.5

8797999's review

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5.0

Superb, thoroughly enjoyed this one, a very interesting case involving the disappearence of a horse's corpse. I guessed what happened towards the end but it was a fun and engrossing read. Good charcaters and cuisine, typical of a Montalbano book.

bea_reads78's review against another edition

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4.0

Solid mystery, good level of clues. Fantastic setting and cultural details

gavinsteyn's review against another edition

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funny 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

3.0

gianm's review against another edition

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2.0

2.5

liberrydude's review against another edition

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4.0

Another quick and enjoyable read set in Sicily. Montalbano wakes up to a dead horse on the beach next to his house. Then it vanishes. It's like the dreams he has been having and his dreams soon come to life. Two horses are reported missing and one of these horses is owned by a beautiful woman who quickly connects with the enigmatic Montalbano. Meanwhile Salvo's house is being burglarized not once but twice to his macho police embarassment. Is this related to the horse or to a Mafia killing in which he is to testify? Lots of humor in his day to day dealings with his subordinates as well as his interactions with the women in his life. As usual he seems to savor a good meal more than the companionship of women, who throw themselves at him.

jbaltsar's review against another edition

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2.0

Ich habe jetzt 8 Bände dieser Reihe in direkter Folge gelesen und zum ersten Mal musste ich mich zum Ende hin durchkämpfen. Bisher hatten mich die Bücher über den mit seinem Alter hadernden Commissario gut unterhalten, die Plots waren interessant, die Settings stimmungsvoll, es waren immer wieder lebensweise Beobachtungen zu Gesellschaft, Politik und der conditio humana im Allgemeinen zu finden; und auch die längeren kulinarische Betrachtungen, was Montalbano gerade mal wieder zu Mittag isst, haben mich eher neidisch gemacht, als gelangweilt.

Hier aber stimmte zum erstenmal die Mischung nicht mehr. Der Plot: I couldn't care less! Ein aus obskuren Gründen totgeschlagenes Pferd. War's die Mafia, oder doch nicht, oder doch? Schon vergessen. Wieder eine bombshell von jüngerer Frau, die Montalbano (wortwörtlich) zum Sabbern bringt. Auch die Beschreibungen werden etwas stereotyp: festes Fleisch und endlos lange Beine, und zum gemeinsamen Abendbrot drei Flaschen Wein und zwei Flaschen Whiskey (!). Das ist eine Art von Altherren-Literatur, die ich nicht verdammen will, die aber auf die Dauer etwas schal wird. Man muss bedenken, Camilleri war 82, als er dieses Buch schrieb, da bleiben vielleicht nur Wunschträume und Erinnerungen (kleine Randbemerkung: eine ähnliche thematische Entwicklung gab es, wenn ich mich richtig erinnere, bei Asimovs späten Foundation-Büchern und Herberts späten Dune-Bänden, das wäre doch mal ein spannendes Thema für eine vergleichende Literatur-Arbeit).

Nun ja, ich verlasse Montalbano jetzt erstmal, werde aber sicher nochmal vorbeischauen.

lara_m02's review against another edition

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adventurous mysterious fast-paced

4.0

always an entertaining and delightful read 💚

timmens59's review against another edition

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3.0

Back to form with this one but still not sure about the ending. The book opens with a horrific scene; quite graphic. We are reunited with Ingrid and are introduced to one of her friends who is a victim of a crime and who is attracted to our favorite detective. The Livia thing continues. Why? I have no idea this point, but Ingrid's friend causes even more complications for Salvo's personal life. In this case, Salvo becomes a big part of the story not just in the investigation, but because he is also a crime victim. Interesting spin on things. I like Fazio, who seems to have taken over a bit for Mimi's appearances. And Cat gives us comic relief. I sure wish I could see the television series.