La vampa d'agosto

The oppressive heat seems to mirror the growing tension in the story. I wonder if the setting was chosen to amplify the mood or if it reflects something deeper in Italian culture.

Montalbano's quirks make him memorable, but sometimes his decisions felt inconsistent. How did others interpret his approach to justice and morality?

The regional customs and language nuances add richness, but I’m curious how much of that was deliberate to immerse readers in Sicilian life.