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'A real find for anyone who likes their crime novels atmospheric, discursive, humorous and thought-provoking.'
(Guardian )'[Italian] writers are justifiably growing in popularity here: Marco Vichi deserves to be among them . . . [Bordelli] is stubborn, womanless, cynical and impatient, but strangely appealing.'
(Marcel Berlins, The Times )'Over the course of his police procedurals, Vichi shows us ever more secret and dark sides to an otherwise sunny and open city. But his happiest creation, in my opinion, remains the character of Inspector Bordelli, a disillusioned anti-hero who is difficult to forget.'
(Andrea Camilleri )'Three cheers for an absolute delight! . . . The strength of the novel is the in-depth portrayal of the characters, particularly Bordelli himself - eccentric, obstinate, generous and sad . . . The descriptions of the sounds and smells of the Tuscan summer are so vivid that you think they are real. The food is to die for. I can't wait to read the next one.'
(www.shotsmag.co.uk )'[The Inspector Bordelli books] feature a fascinating cop and disillusioned anti-hero who rails against both injustice and the corrupt system but faces classic murder cases with a familiar Christie-like ring' (Maxim Jakubowski )
'This is a promising start to a series'
(Literary Review )'Fuses social commentary with fine cuisine and serves it up on a charming bed of criminality, and is a creditable advert for Italian crime fiction . . . definitely one to savour.' (www.bookgeeks.co.uk )
'A classic mystery . . . an investigator, a tormented figure and an Italy which is less cynical but no less evil than today's.' (Il Venerdi di Repubblica )
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'A real find for anyone who likes their crime novels atmospheric, discursive, humorous and thought-provoking.' -- Guardian '[Italian] writers are justifiably growing in popularity here: Marco Vichi deserves to be among them ... [Bordelli] is stubborn, womanless, cynical and impatient, but strangely appealing.' -- Marcel Berlins, The Times 'Over the course of his police procedurals, Vichi shows us ever more secret and dark sides to an otherwise sunny and open city. But his happiest creation, in my opinion, remains the character of Inspector Bordelli, a disillusioned anti-hero who is difficult to forget.' -- Andrea Camilleri 'Three cheers for an absolute delight! ... The strength of the novel is the in-depth portrayal of the characters, particularly Bordelli himself - eccentric, obstinate, generous and sad ... The descriptions of the sounds and smells of the Tuscan summer are so vivid that you think they are real. The food is to die for. I can't wait to read the next one.' -- www.shotsmag.co.uk '[The Inspector Bordelli books] feature a fascinating cop and disillusioned anti-hero who rails against both injustice and the corrupt system but faces classic murder cases with a familiar Christie-like ring' -- Maxim Jakubowski 'This is a promising start to a series' -- Literary Review 'Fuses social commentary with fine cuisine and serves it up on a charming bed of criminality, and is a creditable advert for Italian crime fiction ... definitely one to savour.' -- www.bookgeeks.co.uk 'A classic mystery ... an investigator, a tormented figure and an Italy which is less cynical but no less evil than today's.' -- Il Venerdi di Repubblica
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26 of 26 people found the following review helpful
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If you are a fan of dark thrillers of the Swedish/Barbara Vine type you might not like this book. On the other hand, whilst I like Mankell et al immensely, I found this a most enjoyable read on an entirely less serious level. It was fun rather than sombre and nothing wrong with that for a Bank Holiday Monday read! The plot, ostensibly about the search to find the killer of the wealthy old lady, was definitely secondary to introducing us to Inspector Bordelli and his back history combined with some very evocative descriptions of Florence in the intense heat of an Italian summer. I found this perfectly acceptable and indeed enjoyed it enormously. I also loved the quirky throw away humour - for example reflecting on his probable chance of living into a healthy old age Bordelli reminds himself that he has inherited good genes - after all his father died not from any age related illness but merely because he fell out of a window whilst painting some shutters! Black humour perhaps but definitely a laugh out loud moment! I am absolutely delighted to find that there are more Bordelli books to come and only sorry that, as my Italian isn't up to reading them immediately, I shall have to wait until they are translated. I recommend this as a light hearted holiday read for fans of Petros Markaris and Agatha Christie which is probably best avoided by self consciously serious students of complex of crime fiction.fjs
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Not a fast-paced thriller but none the worse for that. Set in Sixties Florence this is an atmospheric detective tale with an array of interesting credible characters. The Inspector hero is warm-hearted and likeable with a strong moral code. I loved the dry humour. The quirky scene between the Inspector and his lecturer cousin is very funny as the mismatched personalities spar. This was a fun and enjoyable read with a solution to the crime as dark as that of any more hard-hitting thriller. Will definitely be back for more from this author
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It may not be immediately apparent, but the translator is Stephen Sarterelli. This in itself is an excellent recommendation, as anyone who has read his work on Camilleri's Inspector Montalbano series will confirm.
The characters are vividly drawn and contrasted with one another - all their quirks of personality woven into the story to mix humour and pathos in equal measure. No mean feat given this is originally an Italian text. In particuar everyone is eminently believable, as if they remind us of someone we know, and that helps to make the story more real.
It may not be terribly demanding, but it is an enjoyable read well suited to a summer holiday. The plot is quite straightforward - a routine whodunnit - but there is enough suspense to keep the pages turning and maintain interest and pace right to the end.
If you're wondering what to read until the next Camilleri or Leon is published then I heartily recommend this.
The characters are vividly drawn and contrasted with one another - all their quirks of personality woven into the story to mix humour and pathos in equal measure. No mean feat given this is originally an Italian text. In particuar everyone is eminently believable, as if they remind us of someone we know, and that helps to make the story more real.
It may not be terribly demanding, but it is an enjoyable read well suited to a summer holiday. The plot is quite straightforward - a routine whodunnit - but there is enough suspense to keep the pages turning and maintain interest and pace right to the end.
If you're wondering what to read until the next Camilleri or Leon is published then I heartily recommend this.
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Averagely engaging but lacks Florentine atmosphere
Being a big fan of Donna Leon, I read this just before a trip to Florence. I was disappointed, however, to find that, unlike her evocative descriptions of Venice, there is little... Read more
Published 26 days ago by cph
Italian summer
Inspector Bordelli and his team pursue criminals through the sweltering heat of an August in Florence in the early 60s. Read more
Published 1 month ago by m.elaine
Meravigliso
This is a very good book full of quirky characters and a policeman who is intent on justice being done, rather than slavishly following the law. Read more
Published 1 month ago by col42
Impressive Bordelli
The crime fiction genre is a crowded house and much of the writing is of a high quality. A fifty-three year old, Italian, unmarried Detective Inspector, who swims against the tide... Read more
Published 2 months ago by Mick Read
Very disappointing
As a lover of Italian detective stories, whether by Donna Leon and David Hewson or in translation by Andrea Camilleri and Michele Giuttari, this was a must for me. Read more
Published 2 months ago by Walnut
Great read
I bought this as I am a great fan of the Andrea Camilleri series. Well written and detailed, this book does not dissapoint. Read more
Published 4 months ago by DianeS
A new and interesting series
Bordelli is a bit of an everyman character. There's a lot about him that is just like the rest of us, except that we don't live in 1960s Florence and we don't know how to pick... Read more
Published 4 months ago by G. Brack
Lazy oldf fashioned holiday crime fiction
For Death in August we find Italian writer Marco Vichi's introduction to Inspector Bordelli, a middle aged detective suffering from his past demons, based in the fragrant... Read more
Published 4 months ago by R. Pieters
Heat exhaustion
"Death in August" is set in the summer of 1963 in Florence. According to the book's storyline, it must have been one of the hottest summers on record for the region; everyone and... Read more
Published 5 months ago by Blue in Washington
Death in August.
A very nice book with a very interesting cast. The main characters have been well explained. The pace is not the typical electric n very representative of the mood of the setting... Read more
Published 6 months ago by immish
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