Kim W. (kimery) reviewed on 7/10/2008 + 224 more book reviews

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I found the first story, Reading Turgenev, to be so sad I could hardly stand it. I guess I've had my fill of stories about women who feel they have no way out other than to live a live of pain and disappointment. It was well written, but just too discouraging for words. The second story, My House in Umbria, was by no means rosy at all times, but the main character was strong at times and had her charm. At least in the beginning of the story, she lost some of that as the story developed. This is an interesting author and I would definitely read more by him.

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