Title: An excellent read
Product review: I was told that the Montalbano books get better as one goes along, and wow, this one was already light-years ahead of the first one that I had read, "The Shape of Water". Many familiar supporting characters first introduced there return here, now creating a familiar environment for the adventures, mysteries, and crimes that Montalbano faces.I really enjoyed this book, finishing it in about a day and a half as I just could not put it down once the action started kicking into gear. The story unfolds into several connecting mysteries, the most curious being that involving the titular terra-cotta dog found guarding the dead bodies of two young lovers in a cave. Along the way the book is rich with Sicilian food, culture, and way of life, creating a unique atmosphere for a mystery novel.I am now a "convert" to the Montalbano mysteries and will be avidly reading the rest in this series after this wonderful installment.
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