This isn’t a book review, but rather my personal reflections on Riccardino—the final novel in the Inspector Montalbano series. The crime stories, authored by Andrea Camilleri, are set in Sicily and have garnered global acclaim. I read Riccardino during the pandemic in 2020, and honestly, I can’t recall much about it. While the lasting impact of the pandemic is undeniable, I’d like to release the subpar experience of my reading. So, let me optimistically say that I truly engaged with Riccardino in 2024!
Arrivederci Montalbano: Thoughts on Riccardino
Riccardino isn’t my favorite book in the Montalbano series—not merely because it’s the last installment, but because there are other titles that are better crafted. What I didn’t particularly enjoy was the typical murder mystery set in Vigàta, complete with interwoven plots…