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Unpopular opinion here. I really tried to like this since it‘s so highly acclaimed but I found it awkward and a little boring. I don‘t know if it‘s me, the translation or the writing style (telling rather than showing) but I felt nothing pulling me into the story. I will say that Ferrante does give a feel for 1950‘s Naples, which I did appreciate.

I gave up less than halfway through. 🙁

A world famous conductor dies at La Fenice opera house in the interval between the 2nd and 3rd acts after drinking some poisoned coffee. Commissario Brunetti investigates.

A good first installment with interesting characters and location. I did get part of the solution right even if I didn't get the full context. I had my doubts about one aspect but Google tells me it's true.

#coffeeandabook

3,5/5⭐
Poca trama e molta introspezione nei disagi della protagonista, che proietta il suo senso di inadeguatezza su chi le sta intorno. Ben scritto, ma per me non al livello di altri libri di Elena Ferrante.

I enjoyed some aspects of this book but others really irritated me and I can't quite figure out why! I have an Art History degree, but even I found the descriptions of artworks and Greek myth a bit long winded (if beautifully written). The love scenes were also a bit cringe. Can't quite make my mind up!

This was such a cute book!! Really enjoyed it!! It‘s about loss and finding love. I loved that it took place in Italy!! It brought me back to when I visited there. Such a beautiful place and a beautiful story.

Just finished working on February in my planner, time to dive into the next read. I watched the first episode of the show on Netflix, but wanted to read the book before I finish the series. (The food. THE FOOD. 😋🥰) #fromscratch #tembilocke #memoir #food #italy #italianfood #sicily #sicilianfood #booksforfoodies #grief

Benefit to delays at hospital? Reading time.

One Italian Summer was a light, breezy read perfect for a lazy day and easily finished in one sitting. I enjoyed living vicariously through Katy while she was exploring beautiful Positano and now want to visit the Amalfi coast even more than before! #netgalley

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