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Dec 20, 2021kabrownell1982 rated this title 2 out of 5 stars
WARNING: Spoiler alerts! As others have pointed out, the book and the film are absolutely nothing alike except for the setting. I actually saw the movie first and thought it was very charming and had an intriguing plot - a woman uproots…
Jan 24, 2021kasauter rated this title 1.5 out of 5 stars
Very long winded and hard to keep my attention. I saw myself putting this book down and not wanting to come back. I eventually finished, but am looking forward to watching the movie as many have said that is much better than the book.
Feb 19, 2020marion4801 rated this title 4.5 out of 5 stars
The novel was okay. The movie was great.
Aug 13, 2018QnVz rated this title 3 out of 5 stars
Deliciously and absolutely in LOVE all over again with words, and writing, and textures!! Only in the first chapter, but already captivated beyond belief. It will be a rough landing to be back in our very green Chapel Hill again when…
Jul 02, 2017
Nice account of her adopted home..a bit long winded and repetitive for me.. I saw the movie first..they do not compare, storylines are completely different..
Aug 03, 2016RebelBelle13 rated this title 2 out of 5 stars
It is entirely obvious from the first paragraph you read that Mayes is completely in love with Tuscany, and Italy itself. She loves everything about it-from the food, to the people, to the very land. Reading her novel is like reading…
Aug 19, 2015
From our 2015 #80DayRead Summer Reading Club traveler Nicole: Wow! What a detailed interesting novel about Italy and the very visual story of the family moving there and the renovation of their home.
Dec 07, 2014WVMLStaffPicks rated this title 4 out of 5 stars
An American woman's enchanting account of her love affair with Italy and the home that changes her life. A sunny, mouth-watering memoir and a perfect read for damp grey Vancouver days.
Aug 06, 2012alistraka rated this title 2 out of 5 stars
Nothing, absolutely NOTHING like the movie - which was rather disappointing since the movie had a fun plot and this book has practically NO plot whatsoever. Well-written, nice to read as fantasy-travel escapism, but there's not much story…
Sep 14, 2011gigglespisano rated this title 4.5 out of 5 stars
I sooo loved this great read and highly recommend it. it was like I was in her place and would actually want to visit the places she wrote about..no kidding!
Jul 28, 2011
Frances Mayes - what a gifted writer ! However , her tack at the end of Tuscan Sun was odd - I preferred "Bella Tuscany " , overall .
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Jul 24, 2011Superv rated this title 2.5 out of 5 stars
I read the book after I'd seen the movie, and actually for once, thought the movie did a better job. This book is best read as a travel journal than a novel, with a lot of recipes for the reader to follow.
Apr 10, 2011ehbooklover rated this title 2.5 out of 5 stars
I really wanted to like this book. The descriptions of the people, scenery, and food of Italy were enough to keep me reading the book but overall I found the author pretentious and condescending. A disappointing read.
Nov 20, 2010snowish rated this title 1 out of 5 stars
Wide-eyed delight about all things Italian. Too many pieces about cooking; reads like a cookbook at times. I tried hard but couldn't finish this book.