A review by rsania
Under the Tuscan Sun: 20th-Anniversary Edition by Frances Mayes

4.0

I know my expectations for this book were lowered by the movie and mass hype around it. After reading it, I see the broad appeal - this book paints a wonderfully dreamy picture of purchasing a villa in Italy and renovating it yourself while slowly succumbing to the culture, food, and sense of community in the country. However, I think what makes this book so lovely is the writing. Mayes’ experience feels genuine, and she captures the small moments of her transition with a graceful poetic eloquence. I didn’t mind the randomness or rambling of it at times; her writing let her get away with it.