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An enchanting April in Italy, a castle, 4 women. Tranquillity is the goal.
It is an enchanting book. The characters are very lifelike and well rounded. The language, style and pace are excellent.
While this might at first sight be a book about nothing (or very small things), behind all the small things and conversations, we see the world of the protagonists unfold itself.
It is an enchanting book. The characters are very lifelike and well rounded. The language, style and pace are excellent.
While this might at first sight be a book about nothing (or very small things), behind all the small things and conversations, we see the world of the protagonists unfold itself.
2.25 stars (ok)
Based on the plot summary, I was looking forward to a girls' trip at an Italian medieval chateau surrounded by a beautiful landscape with women who would be making an effort to maintain a positive attitude in both enjoying their surroundings and supporting each other in their life struggles. Instead, I felt as though I arrived to find not much of the surroundings, a subdued mood with uninspiring activity, numerous petty issues, and the early arrival of significant others. The vibe ...more
Based on the plot summary, I was looking forward to a girls' trip at an Italian medieval chateau surrounded by a beautiful landscape with women who would be making an effort to maintain a positive attitude in both enjoying their surroundings and supporting each other in their life struggles. Instead, I felt as though I arrived to find not much of the surroundings, a subdued mood with uninspiring activity, numerous petty issues, and the early arrival of significant others. The vibe ...more
I loved, loved, loved this book. It was recommended to me by someone when I mentioned I was reading A Room With a View by E. M. Forster and I couldn't be happier that I found the audiobook on Libby read by Wanda McCaddon and listened to it. Just a beautiful, upbeat story about four British women, largely unknown to each other, who rent a villa in Italy for the month of April at the turn of the 20th century. After a rocky start it becomes a positive life changing month for all of them. Loved it.
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Oct 17, 2014
Srividya Vijapure
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Nov 08, 2016
Jackie
marked it as z-labeled-2016
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Feb 25, 2017
Tina ❣
marked it as to-read
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Apr 26, 2020
Lesley
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Jul 22, 2023
JackAttack
marked it as tbr-pre-2025
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