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3.66 AVERAGE
3.66 AVERAGE
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.
Spoiler
her love affair/marriage with Jack came out of no-where as she went from mad at him to in love too quickly.
It is an amazing book. Partly because my husband was raised in one of the towns mentioned in the book and everything seemed familiar to me even without my having been there at the time. Have since visited the area and fell in love.
I really enjoyed this. It was a little slow starting for me, but now I am so glad I checked the second book out at the same time. Ready to jump into it tonight.
Sometimes a book, or series of books, comes along at just the right time. Big Stone Gap has been the perfect mental vacation spot for me this past month. Funny, warm, touchably real. How will I manage without Ave Maria, Jack Mac and the folks of BSG? Sigh.
This is a book that grew on me. When I first started it, I really didn't like it at all, but since so many friends had told me me how much they loved the book, I felt like I had to give it a chance.
Overall, it was a sweet story and I can definitely see why so many people love the book.
Things I liked: the characters, the setting, the time period, the romance and wondering what would happen, the ending
Things I didn't like: the way the author would suddenly move on from a scene without warning and without resolving things.
Ave Maria really annoyed me at times, I wanted to roll my eyes at her and give her a stern look.
I feel like I didn't really understand why she sold the pharmacy and house to Pearl. Kinda seemed like she cut off her nose to spite her face. It was a nice thing to do for Pearl, though.
Overall, it was a sweet story and I can definitely see why so many people love the book.
Things I liked: the characters, the setting, the time period, the romance and wondering what would happen, the ending
Things I didn't like: the way the author would suddenly move on from a scene without warning and without resolving things.
Ave Maria really annoyed me at times, I wanted to roll my eyes at her and give her a stern look.
I feel like I didn't really understand why she sold the pharmacy and house to Pearl. Kinda seemed like she cut off her nose to spite her face. It was a nice thing to do for Pearl, though.
Somewhat disappointing final book in the Big Stone Gap series. This felt a little blah and a much of the events just seemed pointless. As always, Ave drove me a little nuts, but I think I've finally (after four books) figured out why: Ave and I share quite a few less than desirable personality traits. She's hard to get along with at times, can be a little judgmental, and has a hard time saying sorry.
I really liked one of the last paragraphs in the book, "...let life unfold. Say what you mean. You can't always think about what you've list, or what you don't have, or what you didn't get. Because when you do that, you're missing out on the now."
****Spoiler alert****
Anyway, I certainly wouldn't mind a series of books about Etta and motherhood in Italy!
I really liked one of the last paragraphs in the book, "...let life unfold. Say what you mean. You can't always think about what you've list, or what you don't have, or what you didn't get. Because when you do that, you're missing out on the now."
****Spoiler alert****
Anyway, I certainly wouldn't mind a series of books about Etta and motherhood in Italy!
It definitely has its flaws, but overall it was light and entertaining.