August Heat
by Andrea Camilleri
Book Summary Information
Author: Andrea CamilleriTranslator: Stephen Sartarelli
Edition: Paperback
Audio: Italian (Original Language); English (Unknown); English (Published)
Published: 2009-02-24
ISBN: 0143114050
Number of pages: 288
Publisher: Penguin (Non-Classics)
Product features:
- ISBN13: 9780143114055
- Condition: NEW
- Notes: Brand New from Publisher. No Remainder Mark.
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Book Reviews of August Heat
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.
Summary of August Heat
When a colleague extends his summer vacation, Inspector Salvo Montalbano is forced to stay in Vig?ta and endure the August heat. Montalbano's long-suffering girlfriend, Livia, joins him with a friend-husband and young son in tow-to keep her company during these dog days of summer. But when the boy suddenly disappears into a narrow shaft hidden under the family's beach rental, Montalbano, in pursuit of the child, uncovers something terribly sinister. As the inspector spends the summer trying to solve this perplexing case, Livia refuses to answer his calls-and Montalbano is left to take a plunge that will affect the rest of his life. Fans of the Sicilian inspector as well as readers new to this increasingly popular series will enjoy following the melancholy but unflinchingly moral Montalbano as he undertakes one of the most shocking investigations of his career.Literature & Fiction Books
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