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Siracusa by Delia Ephron

2 reviews

lmaru's review against another edition

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slow-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? No
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.0

I only read this book because of the setting,  a place I had visited recently and loved. Unfortunately, only half the book takes place there. In general, I would call this a bougie soap opera, a book exploring the vexed relationships between four mostly unlikable people. There's a bit of a mystery element at the end. If you liked the Sicily season of The White Lotus, this is the book for you!
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elvahn's review against another edition

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mysterious relaxing medium-paced
  • 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

4.0

The plot is provided to us via accounts as told by the 4 adults on a trip in Italy. This POV was enjoyable, and unlike what I tend to find in books, as we can see 4 very different perspectives to the actions taking place. 

I wouldn't recommend this to someone actively going through a separation via infidelity. Otherwise, a relaxed book all things considered

Unfortunately for me, I saw where the plot was going rather quickly. While this made me want to find out exactly what happens, in the end I was disappointed to *not* find out much more and also to be right with no major twists.
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