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3.68 AVERAGE
3.68 AVERAGE
I enjoyed this follow-up to Very Valentine. The characters are just as entertaining and this book felt particularly timely as the Angelini Shoe Company struggles to compete in the difficult economic times. This was a fun read; I hope there are more Valentine books on the way!
Brava, Valentine is the perfect sequel because I enjoyed it even more than the first book! This is what all authors should aspire to do -- they should build off of plotlines set before and expand them along with the growth of their characters. Valentine’s growth in this novel was wonderful; as a reader I took so much from her journey to discover the necessity of love when creating art, as well as her transformation to being the boss of the Angelini Shoe Company. Another favorite character of mine was Alfred, who is Valentine’s older brother. What we know of him from the first book is that he is sanctimonious and does not get along with any members of his family. Since this book is set in 2010 and recognizes the failing economy of the United States, Alfred is brought down from the high pedestal he has always been placed upon. He makes mistakes and must learn how to fix them. His relationship with his sister finally improves, but what was so magical about his storyline was that it was so realistic.
I think Adriana Trigiani is a masterful storyteller. She also has a very firm grasp on her opinion of love and how to convey that opinion to those reading her books. All the characters in Brava, Valentine must come to terms with their current stances on love and where they want to be in the future in terms of love. It is not all about romantic relationships, either; love transcends to include family and friendships. The messages here are so profound and I believe that so many people will find something to connect to or something to learn.
My final verdict would be to read this book. Fans of the first book will be pleased, and those new to these characters should start with the first story, Very Valentine. The characters are humorous and relatable to what I see in my everyday life. The messages of love, family, work, inner peace, and friendship make you think about yourself. This is a very good book and I cannot wait to read the third.
I think Adriana Trigiani is a masterful storyteller. She also has a very firm grasp on her opinion of love and how to convey that opinion to those reading her books. All the characters in Brava, Valentine must come to terms with their current stances on love and where they want to be in the future in terms of love. It is not all about romantic relationships, either; love transcends to include family and friendships. The messages here are so profound and I believe that so many people will find something to connect to or something to learn.
My final verdict would be to read this book. Fans of the first book will be pleased, and those new to these characters should start with the first story, Very Valentine. The characters are humorous and relatable to what I see in my everyday life. The messages of love, family, work, inner peace, and friendship make you think about yourself. This is a very good book and I cannot wait to read the third.
Loved it,couldnt bear to put this book down and didn't manage to watch hardly anything on tv till I'd finished as I ended up so engrossed in it!!More please!
emotional
informative
lighthearted
relaxing
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
WOWEE wow wow!! I thought BIG STONE GAP was my favorite book written by Adriana Trigiani, but it is now second after having listened to BRAVA, VALENTINE. I was in love with VERY VALENTINE and became enraptured with this second of the trilogy. Now I really can't wait to see what happens in the third one whenver that one comes out. I will get it as an audiobook, too. Hell, I may go get everything Trigiani has written as an audiobook! Especially if Cassandra Campbell is narrating.
Campbell is big part of the magic of this trilogy. She voices the characters wonderfully. I adore Valentine, grin at her bestest buddy Gabe, and swoon over Gianluca.
There's not much more that I can say that wasn't covered in the passage above from the back of the BOCD cover. Except that I loved watching Valentine come to terms with her Gram marrying and moving to Italy; learning how to be partners with her brother; finding out what it was like to trust her heart to someone. She had a lot of growing up to do and she didn't even realize that she needed to.
Please, please, please! Do yourself a huge hug and get this book to read or listen to. It is wonderfully gorgeous!!!
Five Wowee wow wow sparkly diamonds....
Campbell is big part of the magic of this trilogy. She voices the characters wonderfully. I adore Valentine, grin at her bestest buddy Gabe, and swoon over Gianluca.
There's not much more that I can say that wasn't covered in the passage above from the back of the BOCD cover. Except that I loved watching Valentine come to terms with her Gram marrying and moving to Italy; learning how to be partners with her brother; finding out what it was like to trust her heart to someone. She had a lot of growing up to do and she didn't even realize that she needed to.
Please, please, please! Do yourself a huge hug and get this book to read or listen to. It is wonderfully gorgeous!!!
Five Wowee wow wow sparkly diamonds....
This is more of a 3 1/2 stars for me. I enjoyed this second part of a trilogy almost as much as I did the first. It was nice to see Alfred, the brother, become a little more human in this book. Valentine, the main character, learned some good lessons about herself and life in this one. I love the descriptions of the shoemaking. Overall, just a fun quick read with enough entertaining characters in the big brash Roncalli family to keep me occupied. Looking forward to the next one.
excellent book, can't wait for the final book in this trilogy!
Great continuation of the first book. Took me forever to read for some reason, seemed harder to read and moved slowly. Liked how it all worked out and tied together.
I would consider this a romance novel. Though I really loved Trigiani's Big Stone Gap series, this was a stereotypical story of family, love, work, and lessons. I did not agree with Valentine's suitor so that ruined it for me.