Can you recommend some famous Italian crime fiction works?

Sure. One of the well - known Italian crime fiction books is 'The Name of the Rose' by Umberto Eco. It combines mystery, historical elements and religious intrigue set in a medieval monastery.

The works of Sebastian Fitzek are quite popular in German crime fiction. For example, 'Passenger 23' has a complex and thrilling plot full of unexpected twists and turns that keep readers on the edge of their seats.

One well - known Dutch crime fiction work is 'The Dinner' by Herman Koch. It's a gripping story that delves into moral dilemmas within a family. Another is the work of A.C. Baantjer. His Inspector DeKok series is quite popular, with detailed police investigations set in Amsterdam.

Another great one is 'Headhunters' by Jo Nesbø as well. It combines elements of crime, suspense, and psychological thriller in an interesting way. The protagonist's actions and the consequences he faces are quite engaging. The story is full of twists and turns that make it hard to put down.

One of the well - known Japanese crime fiction works is 'The Devotion of Suspect X' by Keigo Higashino. It has a very interesting plot where a mathematician uses his brilliant mind in a complex crime - related situation.

There is also 'The Ten - Year Series' which is quite popular. It has a complex web of characters and a long - drawn - out mystery that keeps readers hooked as the investigators try to solve a series of related crimes over a decade.

One well - known Italian pulp fiction work is 'The Name of the Rose' by Umberto Eco. It combines elements of mystery, historical fiction, and pulp - like intrigue. Another could be the works of Carlo Emilio Gadda which often have a certain pulp - ish quality in their complex and vivid storytelling.

Sure. 'The Name of the Rose' by Umberto Eco is a very well - known Italian fiction. It's a historical mystery set in a medieval monastery. Another one is 'Pinocchio' by Carlo Collodi, which is a classic children's story that has been loved for generations. And 'My Brilliant Friend' by Elena Ferrante is also highly regarded, it tells a complex and moving story of friendship between two women.

Sure. 'The Wire' can be considered in a way. The characters in it, especially some of the cops and the criminals, have anti - hero qualities. They operate in a complex world where the drug trade and the attempts to stop it are full of moral gray areas. Another example is 'Parker' series by Richard Stark. Parker is a criminal anti - hero, always planning heists and getting involved in illegal activities, yet he has his own code of conduct.

Sure. 'The Name of the Rose' by Umberto Eco is a great one. It combines mystery, crime, and historical elements in a medieval monastery setting. Another is 'Gomorrah' by Roberto Saviano, which gives a vivid and shocking account of the Neapolitan crime syndicates.