A review by georgiaw2k
One Italian Summer: A Novel by Rebecca Serle

emotional reflective sad medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.5



  • I really enjoyed this type of story - The magical mystery of whether Katy’s mother was a live
  • Throughout the book, I had theories on what may have happened - I initially thought she was in a coma and dreaming it, then I thought it wasn’t really her mother, just person very similar.
  • I wasn’t expecting the time travel aspect of this book, but I didn’t not like it
  • This story tugged at my heartstrings a lot as someone who has a very close relationship with their mother - really just everything into perspective.
  • I felt like I was following along in Katy’s grief and fully felt what she felt - I am surprised I wasn’t more emotional (I think it’s due to my motivation with reading - as always)
  • I wouldn’t say anything was missing aside from that I really hoped she could’ve seen her mother again.
  • Could it be classed as cheating in time travel and a reality that isn’t real?
  • I would be interested to explore more of Rebecca Searle’s work
  • It felt like I had been gut punched when I realised certain points of the story were real and the hotel characters



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