Susan P. (britnavygirl) - reviewed on 5/21/2013 + 46 more book reviews

I'm surprised that this is such a bestseller! It really didn't do it for me, I can't even believe it's the same author that wrote the Big Stone Gap series! I mean, it's beautifully written, lyrical even, with lots of authentic and loving Italian description, plus lots of interesting information about the immigrant experience in America, but the FEELING was lost---the love story didn't seem that real--there was no basis for their feelings. It was all surface. And, I missed the humor of her other books. I have just taken it off my Wish List, after reading a Library copy. It was OK, but not worthy of owning. But, readers, DO read her other books!! Very good!!

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