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A review by theinstabookworm
One Italian Summer by Rebecca Serle
emotional
lighthearted
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.0
Was the MC's relationship with her mother questionable at BEST? Yes.
But, I also think that some of the story does portray grief accurately. Especially when a loved one dies young.
However, Serle took it too far when this story could have been an exploration of grief in adults who learn to navigate through the world without their parents.
Lauren Graham narrates the audiobook, and, as a big Gilmore Girls fan, I loved that. I also didn't see the twist coming.
But does Katy need therapy, both grief counseling and other? Yes, yes she does.
But, I also think that some of the story does portray grief accurately. Especially when a loved one dies young.
However, Serle took it too far when this story could have been an exploration of grief in adults who learn to navigate through the world without their parents.
Lauren Graham narrates the audiobook, and, as a big Gilmore Girls fan, I loved that. I also didn't see the twist coming.
But does Katy need therapy, both grief counseling and other? Yes, yes she does.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Death of parent, Grief, and Death