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3.66 AVERAGE
3.66 AVERAGE
I liked this book. It was fun to listen to. Only three stars because the characters weren't as consistent as I'd like them to be and there were quite a few plot lines that seems to come from nowhere and end up nowhere. But, overall an easy and fun read for the summer.
It took me a few chapters to get involved in this book...perhaps because of the time period or location but I didn't feel very invested in the characters or the plot. However, I'm glad that I stuck with it because I really enjoyed the last half of the book. I started to like Ave Maria and wanted to know about her family from Italy and her life in Big Stone Gap. I'm looking forward to reading the next books in the series.
Funny and with quirky characters though not particularly insightful, and the book is weakest when it is most serious. Enjoyable for a light read.
I LOVED this book! It's great when you can fall in love with the characters and genuinely care about what happens to them.
This book had me laughing and crying. I am so glad this is a series and I can't wait to read the second book!
This book had me laughing and crying. I am so glad this is a series and I can't wait to read the second book!
I loved the saga of Ave Maria and Jack Mac. This was not the best book in the series, but tied everything together nicely.
I enjoyed her writing style immensely. I felt like I took a trip to the mountains & to Italy. I was expecting a series similar to Mitford or the Harmony books, but was surprised to find a saucier, racier tale. She is truly a great storyteller & the character development was fun so far.
This book was just ok for me. The others had tighter, more interesting storylines. But I will miss the characters that make up the town of Big Stone Gap and their shenanigans.
Gentle feel-good read. Americana at its best.
Re-read June 2004.
Re-read June 2004.
I was a little disappointed with this novel. I think Adriana Trigiani is an amazing writing and can really tell a story beautifully, which she does in this novel. However, the plot line is a little slow and could have used a bit more excitement to keep my attention. Also, some characters were described well, while others were easily forgettable. I wanted to know more about the main character and her childhood, but we only got bits and pieces. Also But a nicely written story and some really good descriptions.