Take a photo of a barcode or cover
newlillith 's review for:
Under the Tuscan Sun: 20th-Anniversary Edition
by Frances Mayes
This book is nothing like the movie. The plot in the movie is almost totally made up (although the movie is still life-changing and also you can't mad about Sandra Oh in anything). The book doesn't really have a plot. It follows Frances and Ed (her boyfriend) as they restore Bramasole in Tuscany. She writes about the restoration, her neighbors, the markets, how she basically creates her own garden of eden on the property, and what she cooks. Her voice is so unique and rich. It's like the reading version of a flourless chocolate cake. It took me awhile to get through it because of how much there is to take in (I really love the chapters on ancient Etruscan history and culture). But I would highly recommend this for a summer book. It's easy to pick up for a little while by the pool, and because there's no plot you don't lose your place. It feels like you're with the author while you're reading, so it's a lovely getaway. Also it makes me want to buy a house in Tuscany and make my living as a writer.