The Other End of the
Line
Andrea Camilleri
In The Other End of the Line Inspector Montalbano and his team
of officers in Sicily are inundated with migrants who have been
rescued at sea and brought to the local port. Along with concerned
locals, Montalbano and the police have been doing the best they can
to cope with the crisis. But when Montalbano is pulled away to
investigate a murder, he is saddened to find the body of Elena, a
local seamstress who was in the process of making him a bespoke suit.
His connection to the victim ensures that he will do everything he
can to find the murderer.
Once again, Camilleri has written a gem of a story. Drawing on current events, he highlights the issues facing migrants and the locals who are trying to help them. The colorful cast of characters, the witty dialogue, and the intricate storyline are what make Camilleri, to my mind at least, a master storyteller. Then there is the reference to sublime food of Sicily, and life beside the sea which gives the reader a real sense of place. Fans of this series will be happy to know that Montalbano has lost none of his charm and ability to solve even the most complex of cases in Montelusa.
Once again, Camilleri has written a gem of a story. Drawing on current events, he highlights the issues facing migrants and the locals who are trying to help them. The colorful cast of characters, the witty dialogue, and the intricate storyline are what make Camilleri, to my mind at least, a master storyteller. Then there is the reference to sublime food of Sicily, and life beside the sea which gives the reader a real sense of place. Fans of this series will be happy to know that Montalbano has lost none of his charm and ability to solve even the most complex of cases in Montelusa.
This review was originally written by me for City Book Review.
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