I had no idea what Voice of the Violin was about when I picked it up at the used book store. I only bought it because I loved the cover. That might be wrong to say but I'm saying it.
Apparently, it's an international bestseller and a mystery. It's from 2004 so it's not as old as some of my other featured Old Things. Still, I wanted to show off this fabulous orange and blue cover. I love orange and blue together.
Anyway this is the fourth of a mystery series, I'm hoping I won't be too confused when I read it. Inspector Salvo Montalbano finds a naked body and tries to figure out who killed her. Sounds like the right kind of book to have around when I feel like a mystery.
I liked it! Not too heavy going, plenty of detail about food and slightly exotic setting, with a reasonably appealing policeman. I think it's the first of them I read, and I don't remember it being at all confusing.
ReplyDeleteI find covers important when I'm choosing books, and I agree that this one is lovely.
I'm sure you won't be confused.
ReplyDeleteThe covers all have that look. That was the first book I read in the series as well and was a wee bit confused, but more so by the Italian names than the plot.
ReplyDeleteIt's one of my favorite mystery series, I hope you enjoy it.
Looks great Chris. Can't wait to hear what you think.
ReplyDeleteThere is nothing wrong with buying a book for its cover. Nothing at all (she says defensively).
ReplyDeleteCat- Oh good, I hadn't heard of the series before. I'm not a big mystery reader.
ReplyDeleteKathy- Thanks.
Raider- I'm glad you liked it.
Pink- Thanks.
Jill- ahem, done that before, have you?
I have at least four of this series and I love them! I think you'll enjoy them. Humorous, sumptuous, entertaining. A lovely slice of European flavour to them. :)
ReplyDeleteThat is definitely a fantastic cover! No judgment here. :)
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