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A review by guk
Four Seasons in Rome: On Twins, Insomnia, and the Biggest Funeral in the History of the World by Anthony Doerr
4.0
An enjoyable contemplation of Rome written by a temporary American expat in 2004. Although how he could hope to write while also helping with twin babies is beyond me! I liked the history (Pliny the Elder, not just beer!), descriptions of nature and unique Roman sights. Being the first visitors of the day to the Sistine Chapel is a cool, resident only adventure. I probably read this too quickly and didn’t savor his vocabulary building details but I will look into his other works and pay attention to his writing in the future.
Recommended by Modern Mrs. Darcy, borrowed from the library.
Recommended by Modern Mrs. Darcy, borrowed from the library.