Reviews

The Dance of the Seagull by Andrea Camilleri

davidkelly0324's review against another edition

adventurous mysterious reflective fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.5

8797999's review against another edition

4.0

My last Montalbano for the year, and a very good read it was too. A curious case with Fazio at the forefront, I loved the ending and the interactions between the various characters.

Roll on next month for my next 5 books.

pannapark's review against another edition

5.0

I listened to the unabridged audiobook version of The Dance of the Seagull. Brilliant combination of Andrea Camilleri, author, Stephen Sartarelli, translator and Grover Gardner, narrator! A treat from start to finish.

liberrydude's review against another edition

4.0

Montalbano overworks himself to find out who was trying to kill one of his best detectives. You're never quite sure what Montalbano is thinking in this one as Camilleri continues to perplex the reader with all sorts of layers and diversions in this case of smuggling and murder gone out of control. We hear from the opposite sides of his psyche as they discuss the case back and forth in italics. He's getting quite an attitude too. One wonders how many more adventures he will have before he retires or is fired.

timmens59's review against another edition

3.0

It's summer, so that means back to Sicily to read about one of my favorite literary detectives, Commissario Montalbano. This one, as Camilleri points out, is another crime inspired by true events. Well-written, funny, entertaining, and the case was interesting.

jaimer's review against another edition

adventurous lighthearted mysterious fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No

2.5

cinephilegirl_'s review against another edition

4.0

Camilleri tiene una pluma inusualmente irónica y tercer personificada. A veces Salvo se burla de él mismo en tercera persona y a veces Camilleri se burla de el mismo como autor en su propio libro. Algo chocante, lo admito pero me divierte.

Está historia la había visto al menos Tres veces ya en Tv por lo que ningun giro argumental me sorprendió ya que se trata de una adaptación muy fiel.

La historia podría leerse en dos sentadas. Es atrapante y entretenida pero no estaba en mi salsa. Tarde meses en leerlo porque Salvo tiene una conducta más "ilegal" y "clandestina" que en el show que es un poco más recto. Me costaba familiarizarme y en el medio leí cincuenta libros casi así que imagínense lo que tardé.

Sin embargo termina y vos queres otra novela de Salvo y eso es genial. Lástima
Que Camilleri murió este año, sin embargo dejo un gran legado tras el.

bookwrm526's review against another edition

dark funny mysterious medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

4.0

tri_lo_bite's review against another edition

fast-paced

3.25

amelie5m's review against another edition

adventurous dark mysterious fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0