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This book was a bit of a slow starter, but a great picture of a marriage. I really enjoyed and how honest and realistic the plot was. The characters were, of course, amazingly developed.
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Wonderful story of "letting go"
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The sequel to "Big Stone Gap", this book does not disappoint those who fell in love with the characters of the first book. All of the wonderful people are back: Ave Maria, Jack Mac, Fleeta, Pearl Grimes, etc.
This book takes place eight years after Ave and Jack's wedding. They have a daughter, Etta, and the reader finds out that they also had a son who died of leukemia. It is Joe's death that haunts Ave throughout this book.
The writing in this novel is beautiful and a great read for all.
This book takes place eight years after Ave and Jack's wedding. They have a daughter, Etta, and the reader finds out that they also had a son who died of leukemia. It is Joe's death that haunts Ave throughout this book.
The writing in this novel is beautiful and a great read for all.
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It took me a couple of tries to get into this one, but when I finally buckled down and read the first 50 pages, I was completely hooked. This is a wonderful follow-up to Big Stone Gap; I would recommend reading them in order. There are laugh-out-loud places, cry-with-Ave Maria places, and just plain "Awwww" places. Can't wait to read the third book, "Milk Glass Moon." Highly recommended.
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This 3 book series is really good. It takes in a small rinky dink town and is just a good easy read. You've got to make sure you get the set though.
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#2 of the Big Stone Gap novels follows Ave Maria Mulligan into the hills, but the world won't let her hide. A romance with an unusual cast of characters, great develoment, solid plot, pulls at your heart.
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Eight years have passed since Ave Maria Mulligan married Jack Mac, moved up into the hills, and dug in her roots even deeper. But Ave Maria soon discovers that the mountains cannot shelter her from the painful lessons of the heart. As her life reaches a crossroads, almost everybody in town has advice to offer---including the Bookmobile's self-appointed secpert Iva Lou Wade, savvy pharmacy owner Pearl Grimes("a very mature twenty-four"), a crusty chain-smoking cashier Fleeta, and of course, the always-wise band director Theodore Tipton, now unofficially "out" and about. But when Ave Maria takes her daughter to Italy for the summer, her passion for a seductive stranger will test her marriage---and push her to choose the man who is truly her destiny.
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This one had me hooked from page one till the end. I love how everyone in the book grew into themselves and it was packed full of surprises.
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WOW! I thought Big Stone Gap was impossible to put down, and this sequel was no different. Trigiani was able to keep the story alive and fresh from one book to the next. Great read! I'm going to pick up the third and fourth books to see if she can keep it going.
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This is an excellent book. One that I wished would never end.
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I've read a couple of the books in this series. She's a very good writer...I always get caught up in both the personalities and the great place descriptions from West Virginia to Italy.
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As with all Trigiani books, this was is as good as the next. Her description of Italy makes you want to jump on a plane and go! Her tales of family life are endearing. It is a delicious read.
Absolutely loved this 2nd book in the series about Ave Maria and family and the people of Big Stone Gap. Truly wonderful characters and even more wonderful descriptions of the scenery, both in the US and in Italy. A must read.
Great book!
I loved Big Cherry Holler, I'm looking for more books by this author.
Another great one from Adriana Trigiani...real, and really funny. Grazie, bella!
enjoyable read
Great book, loved the first one in the series (Big Stone Gap) and this one was just as entertaining. Reading Milk Glass Moon now and enjoying it just as much! Especially good summer reads.
I loved this series and this author. Hope she turns out more books soon.
Loved this entire series.
The 1st book of a series by this author,great book set in the mountains in a small town.
A good book with great elements. I liked it a lot.
An enjoyable read.
Great book second in the Big Stone Gap series the story of the Blue Ridge mountain people and their lives. Fummy and sad at times. One of those books you can't put down.
Great sequel to Big stone gap
2nd book in the series. She's a great writer. The story will touch your heart.
A wonderful read. 2nd book in the series.
The second book in Adriana Trigiani's 'Big Stone Gap' Series. Ave Maria Mulligan has settled into marriage and motherhood, but feels there is something missing, driving her to explore her family's roots in Italy.
This is the second book in the Big Stone Gap series
Its a great read------------
Its a great read------------
Stone Gap was better, but it's still a good read.
Excellent sequel in this series of books. Just as engaging as the first!
heartwarming everything that really matters is here: humor, romance, wisdom, and drama.
Romance, humor,wisdom, heartwarming.
I really enjoyed this book!
This was the first time that I read one of her books. I enjoyed it and will read more of her books.
Wonderful story!
well written, good story
A sequel to her previous novel, this one was enjoyable largely because I liked the first one so much. This one is also very engaging, although it was much more dramatic because of the haunting that the main character obviously possesses from the death of her young son. Still a good read.
i like this series (trilogy?) i like reading about a woman who also only has one child/daughter and their relationship.
This is an amazing series. I love the easy read and the loveable characters. Be sure you started with Big Stone Gap so you know the entire story.
outstanding!
This author and series is great! Big Stone Gap and Milk Glass Moon start and conclude the series. This is the middle book. GREAT!!!