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Summary: Volari!
Review: Mama Mia! What a sparkling, refreshing, and endearing read.... I loved this book because in my "Mind's eye" I was taken back to those Siena colored Tuscan moments in time... aaahhh, The characters are a varied bunch but the author is so gifted in words that each one has been carved out his own heart and soul... from Leo to Topo, Nico to Nina.... They all come ALIVE in the pages of this WONDERFUL STORY OF LIFES GREATEST GIFTS... the power of LOVE!
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Summary: I admit it, I cried.
Review: Once this book gets going it's impossible to put it down. Great characters and entertaining story that sweeps to a surprising and touching finish. Very visual - it was as if I was watching a movie of this small Italian town with its quirky inhabitants.
Action, romance, suspense, humor, picturesque setting - it had it all. Best quick read in a while. I loved it and didn't want it to end.
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Summary: a boring book
Review: one of the worst books I've read in ages... predictable at every turn... and not at all imaginative... a complete waste of time! If ever there was a book I couldn't wait to put down, this was it!
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Summary: So-so reading
Review: The book is a pleasant glimpse of Italian village life with an ok story and implausible events. How could Leo steal the fresco, and then put it back so no one noticed? How could mass be conducted in a church which was seriously damaged in an earthquake? How could a priest be fooled into thinking he was seeing an angel with the use of a film projector? I'm glad I read it, but I do feel it is not well written, including odd choices of words and repeating some things too much, such as discussion of Marta's anger.
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Summary: A sweet, lovely, warm hearted feel good novel-I loved it.
Review: The Miracles of Santo Fico is the sort of book you need to keep arund handy for those times when you are felling totally disaffected, alienated, disjointed--whatever--and in need of a humanity fix.The story of the residents of an isolated, long forgotten Tuscan village, this book revolves around the return to the village of a native son, Leo Pizzolo, who departed years earlier under urgent, mysterious circumstances. As Leo begins to reintegrate himself into the local scene his return sparks a lot of unsettled introspection on the part of many Santo Fico residents relating to the history of the town and the circumstances of Leo's departure. This is a sweet, gentle, warm stroll through the peaks and valleys of local village life and the bonds and relationships it fosters-and destroys. Filled with lovingly drawn, genuinely interesting characters, redolent of the ambiance of the Tuscan countryside, infused with a sense of warmth and love of mankind, this is a book that will bring tears to your eyes and fill you with a sense of peace. There aren't many books like this out there any more-relish this one.
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Summary: IT CAN BE DONE
Review: This book proves once again that you can have a romantic, sensual novel WITHOUT the usual tiresome explicit sex scenes. This novel is one of those rare ones that I will keep to re-read whenever I feel down, or get tired of all the mediocre writing that is published today. There is so much emotion in this book. Yes, I got Teary-eyed, laughed out loud, and was utterly charmed. It's one of those that when you finish it you just sit and think how wonderful it was.
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Summary: One of the most enjoyable books I've ever read
Review: This book was a joy! It was light, a bit funny, heartwarming and contained a lovely message about life. It reminded me of another of my favorite books, "A Bell for Adano", written 50 years ago by John Hersey.
I believe that the reviewers who take issue with the plausibility of some of the action are missing the point. They probably like heavier, more serious books. As one other reviewer says, this book is whimsical. I don't think the author intended to catalogue real-life activities. The story is fun with a message. If you want an enjoyable, feel-good, fun type of book, I highly recommend The Miracles of Santa Fico.
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Summary: I can't wait for D. L. Smith's next book...
Review: This is a wonderful book. The characters are unforgettable. The story is refreshing, simple and entertaining. I laughed and cried. Don't miss this one!
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Summary: Outstanding!
Review: This is honestly one of the best books I have ever had the pleasure of reading! I recommend it to everyone it is so beautiful and just a great story.
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Summary: Rare Find
Review: What a delightful book to have found by chance at the library. I have a paticular fondness for all things Italian so the cover of this book jumped at me right away. What I found inside was a story that is immediately enchanting, funny, sweet, and nostalgic. The characters come to life and you find your self rooting for good outcomes for them all. I have about 10 pages left to read and I don't want the book to end! It's rare to find a book that's so engaging and well-written but without all the usual sex, vulgarity, and/or immorality that is usually found in today's reading. Well done!
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