The Track of Sand by Andrea Camilleri

The Track of Sand

Commissario Montalbano #12

Andrea Camilleri

320 pages • first pub 2007 (editions)

fiction crime mystery mysterious reflective fast-paced
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The Track of Sand by Andrea Camilleri is a captivating read for fans of atmospheric, slow-burning mysteries that blend the rich cultural heritage of Sicily with a dash of wit and a unique, introspective detective, making it a perfect fit for readers who appreciate a thoughtful, character-driven whodunit with a strong sense of place.

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The Track of Sand is Andrea Camilleri's twelfth outing in the wryly humorous Inspector Montalbano series. Inspector Montalbano rises one morning to find the carcass of a horse on the beach in front of his seaside home. But no sooner do his men arr...

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Community Reviews

3.66
based on 273 reviews

Moods

mysterious: 76%

funny: 46%

adventurous: 30%

lighthearted: 23%

dark: 15%

relaxing: 15%

tense: 15%

challenging: 7%

Pace

58% of readers chose fast
41% of readers chose medium
fast
medium

Plot or character driven?

90% of readers chose Plot
9% of readers chose A mix
Plot
A mix

Strong character development?

10% of readers chose Yes
90% of readers chose No
Yes
No

Loveable characters?

70% of readers chose Yes
20% of readers chose Complicated
10% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

Diverse cast of characters?

20% of readers chose Complicated
80% of readers chose No
Complicated
No

Flaws of characters a main focus?

20% of readers chose Yes
20% of readers chose Complicated
60% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

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