byarielshirley's review against another edition
The book is great but I’ve read soo many books by this author now that I’ve found the plot a bit too predictable. I will definitely be back to finish it but maybe in a year or so.
marije1's review against another edition
2.0
Ik wilde even meeliften op de Lucinda Riley hype, maar ik voel hem niet helemaal. Misschien het verkeerde boek uitgekozen of de verkeerde doelgroep (mijn moeder vond dit boek wel heel goed) maar ik kwam gewoon niet in de emotie van dit boek. Ik heb maar wat vaak moeten cringen om bepaalde woordkeuzes en ik vind het jammer als vrouwelijke hoofdpersonen worden neergezet als zwak en verblind door liefde en dat was Rosanna heel erg in mijn ogen. Terwijl als ze niet met die Marco was dan was ze echt een top wijf. Ik snapte dat leeftijdsverschil ook niet helemaal, maar ja, wie ben ik!
magicalbookthieves's review against another edition
5.0
This is a story told by a mom to her sonabout her great love.
How through many years apart and ages vast they still beamed with love for each other and how this love was so consuming it hurt those around them.
Hidden truths, betrayal and a love that defies all. The Italian Girl leaves readers in tears aching for more.
How through many years apart and ages vast they still beamed with love for each other and how this love was so consuming it hurt those around them.
Hidden truths, betrayal and a love that defies all. The Italian Girl leaves readers in tears aching for more.
gailcarroll's review against another edition
emotional
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.75
mizhonka's review against another edition
emotional
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
1.0
madelinederoo's review against another edition
hopeful
lighthearted
mysterious
relaxing
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
In het begin werd ik helemaal meegenomen in het verhaal; de magie van Lucinda Riley. Maar op den duur werd de ergenis in Roberto en alle leugens die steeds blijven komen meer en meer. Ook dat Rosanna vergeten wordt; ze wordt altijd als klein meisje behandeld.
yumyumhelen's review against another edition
3.0
I usually love Lucinda Riley's books, but this one didn't really grip me. I found the main characters to be quite unlikable, and despite the title, a lot of the book is set in England - I'd at least have preferred the escapism of a lovely warm Italian setting!