Il mistero del teschio

The small-town setting made everything feel so idyllic, but sometimes it seemed like everyone knew everyone’s secrets a little too easily. Was that just part of the cozy vibe?

Some characters seemed to serve more as plot devices than fully fleshed-out people. Did others feel the same, or did I miss some subtle depth?

The sense of everyone knowing everyone’s business adds to the tension, but I wonder if the author had a specific reason for choosing this setting over a larger city or different locale.