Il commissario Montalbano: Le prime indagini

The setting feels so vivid and alive — I wonder how much of it was based on real life and how much was fictionalized for storytelling.

The books balance crime and lightheartedness in a way I didn't expect. How do readers interpret Montalbano's witty personality amidst the suspense?

The way the stories are interconnected makes the series feel cohesive. I'm curious if the author planned this arc from the beginning or developed it over time.