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fallona 's review for:
Last Summer in the City
by Gianfranco Calligarich
I received an electronic ARC via NetGalley.
I really enjoyed this book! While certain elements of it (particularly the characterization of Arianna, who frequently has unpredictability presented as her dominant personality trait) did grate on me a little, there are many scenes I suspect will stick with me--both humorous and sad. This alone made it worthwhile. For all that I didn't particularly care for Arianna's characterization, I liked Leo's a lot.
Incidentally, I ended up reading it the month of my 30th birthday, which turned out to be probably the most appropriate time possible to do so.
Being unfamiliar with the original Italian (a language I do not know), I can't speak to the accuracy of the translation--but as far as producing a readable, pleasant text in English that doesn't get in the way but holds my attention, it's very good.
I really enjoyed this book! While certain elements of it (particularly the characterization of Arianna, who frequently has unpredictability presented as her dominant personality trait) did grate on me a little, there are many scenes I suspect will stick with me--both humorous and sad. This alone made it worthwhile. For all that I didn't particularly care for Arianna's characterization, I liked Leo's a lot.
Incidentally, I ended up reading it the month of my 30th birthday, which turned out to be probably the most appropriate time possible to do so.
Being unfamiliar with the original Italian (a language I do not know), I can't speak to the accuracy of the translation--but as far as producing a readable, pleasant text in English that doesn't get in the way but holds my attention, it's very good.