Antonio Manzini

The Profile

Antonio Manzini is an Italian author best known for creating the character Commissario Rocco Schiavone.

Creator of Commissario Rocco Schiavone; several novels adapted into a TV series starring Marco Giallini; many books published by Sellerio.

The available review praises Manzini's fluid, clear style but judges La mala erba a secondary, lightweight work. The novel is described as an easy, beach read with a teenage protagonist whose arc feels somewhat fairy-tale. Manzini is noted for creating Commissario Rocco Schiavone, whose novels were adapted for TV.