The Shape of Water (Inspector Maltalbano Mysteries)

Andrea Camilleri's novels starring Inspector Montalbano have become an international sensation and have been translated from Italian into eight languages, ranging from Dutch to Japanese. The Shape of Water is the first book in this sly, witty, and engaging series with its sardonic take on Sicilian life.

Early one morning, Silvio Lupanello, a big shot in the village of Vig?ta, is found dead in his car with his pants around his knees. The car happens to be parked in a rough part of town frequented by prostitutes and drug dealers, and as the news of his death spreads, the rumors begin. Enter Inspector Salvo Montalbano, Vig?ta's most respected detective. With his characteristic mix of humor, cynicism, compassion, and love of good food, Montalbano goes into battle against the powerful and the corrupt who are determined to block his path to the real killer. This funny and fast-paced Sicilian page-turner will be a delicious discovery for mystery afficionados and fiction lovers alike. more

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4/5: From: Amazon; Posted: Jul-24-2009; A good beginning; I backtracked to this one because I started with Terra Cotta Dog and loved it so utterly that I had to know Montalbano from the beginning. This first one is definitely a delight, but Terracotta is much better, much funnier. Still, I'm...; read full review | report as inappropriate

4/5: From: Amazon; Posted: Jul-02-2009; "Louis, I think this is the beginning of a beautiful friendship."; Andrea Camilleri's "The Shape of Water" is the first in a series of books set in the (fictional) town of Vigata, Sicily and featuring Inspector Salvo Montalbano. As I closed the book after reading the last page I thought of Rick Blaine's...; read full review | report as inappropriate

4/5: From: Amazon; Posted: Jun-30-2009; Short, Fast, & Very Refreshing; I wasn't sure what to expect here. But, the book came recommended. From Italy & recently translated into English, this turns out to be the first of the Inspector Montalbano series.Taking place in Sicily, the Inspector has his hands full...; read full review | report as inappropriate

3/5: From: Amazon; Posted: Mar-19-2009; Much lost in translation; I was excited to read the first of this series but sorry to discover that the poor translation made the read choppy, stilted and seem dated. The main character, Montalbano,is one I would have loved to pursue, but I don't think I'll spend...; read full review | report as inappropriate

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4/5: From: Amazon; Posted: Jul-24-2009; A good beginning; I backtracked to this one because I started with Terra Cotta Dog and loved it so utterly that I had to know Montalbano from the beginning. This first one is definitely a delight, but Terracotta is much better, much funnier. Still, I'm...; read full review | report as inappropriate

3/5: From: Amazon; Posted: Mar-19-2009; Much lost in translation; I was excited to read the first of this series but sorry to discover that the poor translation made the read choppy, stilted and seem dated. The main character, Montalbano,is one I would have loved to pursue, but I don't think I'll spend...; read full review | report as inappropriate

1/5: From: Amazon; Posted: Oct-10-2005; The Shape of Water; A tough, sardonic story of cops and rogues in Sicily. The characters are believable and there is humour as well as crime. There is also an obvious love of good food which helps to create the atmosphere.; read full review | report as inappropriate