A review by chqrmspoken
One Italian Summer by Rebecca Serle

lighthearted sad fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? No
  • Loveable characters? No
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

2.75

I have to admit that the main reason I wanted to read this book was, because I was craving some Mediterranean vibes first and because the premise hooked me second. And that's kind of what's my review is. The vibes were immaculate, the premise was frankly confusing. The fact that the main character who's name I have already forgotten 
cheats on her husband and blames it on the country? or at least justifies it through the country
bugged me so much. But the way the author describes Italy, the culture, the cusine - a lot of the cusine - makes me want to go back so much! But the main character was frankly annoying and selfish but maybe that was the point? Also, very much an unhealthy relationship with the mother
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