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herlitjourney's review against another edition
4.0
The PERFECT vacation read! What a beautiful story of the evolution of one’s marriage + the relationship between a mother and daughter. My cheeks are streaked with tears…
leierlindsay's review against another edition
4.5
I have never read a book quite like this and I loved it! I feel like I was on vacation with how well places are described and I loved all the food talk. The only things I thought were strange was that for the type of person her mom was, especially when she was in Italy, that they had the relationship they did. The daughter basically never thought for herself and was codependent towards her Mom. You’d think her mom would push her daughter to find herself and experience life instead.
stephanieruth's review against another edition
4.0
Surprisingly moving while also being light hearted and easy to breeze through. Excellent hangover read!
fyrabarn's review against another edition
3.0
I loved the entire Italy everything. I loved the idea of learning that maybe your mom wasn’t necessarily who you thought she was, and that you get to a place where you need to examine who you are. All good stuff!
The time travel bit…not so much. I suppose that facet sets it apart from the standard woman has a tragedy she goes somewhere to find herself all is well but…no. I appreciated that this was an easy read.
The time travel bit…not so much. I suppose that facet sets it apart from the standard woman has a tragedy she goes somewhere to find herself all is well but…no. I appreciated that this was an easy read.
elliebellie26's review against another edition
3.0
3.5/3.75 rating! read it one day, couldn’t put it down. Fun, easy read but definitely teared up a few times. makes me want to go to Italy SO bad!!
jillianp's review against another edition
adventurous
inspiring
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
2.5
rlwertheimer's review against another edition
3.0
All three stars are for the gorgeous setting and food descriptions. The plot and characters can get lost.
charlottelynn's review against another edition
5.0
I finished this book in one day. I could not put it down. I was so intrigued by Katy and how her life would continue after losing her mother. She took the trip to Italy that they had planned together and I was hopeful that she would find peace and acceptance that her mother was gone but she still had her memories.
Rebecca Serle, author, did an amazing job bringing Italy to life for me. I have never been there but I could picture the hotel Katy was staying at, the places she visited, and the people she met. I could the accents as they spoke Italian, taste the food that she ate, and feel her pain as she visited the places that she had planned on seeing with her mother. It is not often that I find a book that comes to life for me, but One Italian Summer did just that.
One Italian Summer is a book that I will recommend over and over again. I cannot wait to talk about it with my book friends. I highly recommend picking up your own copy and traveling to an amazing place while meeting wonderful characters.
Rebecca Serle, author, did an amazing job bringing Italy to life for me. I have never been there but I could picture the hotel Katy was staying at, the places she visited, and the people she met. I could the accents as they spoke Italian, taste the food that she ate, and feel her pain as she visited the places that she had planned on seeing with her mother. It is not often that I find a book that comes to life for me, but One Italian Summer did just that.
One Italian Summer is a book that I will recommend over and over again. I cannot wait to talk about it with my book friends. I highly recommend picking up your own copy and traveling to an amazing place while meeting wonderful characters.