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by Adriana Trigiani (Goodreads Author)

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so which of these vivid characters did you like the best?

Ceevee I liked Ciro because he was a well-developed character with human frailties and strengths. He was tormented by his mother's/father's abandonment, yet …moreI liked Ciro because he was a well-developed character with human frailties and strengths. He was tormented by his mother's/father's abandonment, yet did not cave-in. He thrived. He made the best of every situation. He struggled with religion but admitted it. He persevered in the presence of of difficulty. I admire his energy and ambition, as well as his love of family. (less)

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is it well written?

Monica It is an easy read but the literary themes converge each other beautifully. They are some unexpected outcomes at times, but events interlink cursively…moreIt is an easy read but the literary themes converge each other beautifully. They are some unexpected outcomes at times, but events interlink cursively.
The characters feel familiar which gives readers a sense of omnipresence .(less)

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I just loved this book, was the first of Adriana Trigiani's novels that I read. I wonder if she is planning to ever write a sequel to it? Would love to continue to read about theses characters and their lives!

Adriana Thank you for your question! I may write a sequel to The Shoemaker's Wife- I loved the world of these characters, and the characters themselves, as it…moreThank you for your question! I may write a sequel to The Shoemaker's Wife- I loved the world of these characters, and the characters themselves, as it's the story of my grandparents love affair and marriage. All best to you and yours, Adriana
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Marion Papes Haven’t you ever changed your mind?

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Is this a romance novel?

Cecelia Brennan Femenella More of a fiction but their was a love story. Adriana always has a lovely love story in her books

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