Meeting Luciano: A Novel

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Summary: What a sweet story
Review: This is the story of Emily who, after graduating from college returns home to live with Hanako, her mom. What Emily needs is some interests, focus, direction, a little kick in the rear to get her life jumpstarted again but instead decides to fill her time by taking care of the affairs of her "helpless" mother. Hanako, on the other hand, has a mission and is determined to complete it. She was just a delight. At times she seemed so childlike and vulnerable yet had such a strong presence in the book. Alex was right, she is a strong person. I think for the most part Hanako's and Emily's relationship is a typical mom-daughter relationship. The ending was the only disappointment. It came very quickly and I kept wondering why the author ended the book so abruptly.

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Summary: Wonderful first novel; subtle yet expressive.
Review: This novel touches on subjects such as mother/daughter relationships, living one's dreams vs. taking the safe road in life, life after divorce, and multiculturalism. I found the mother, Hanako, endearing, and was able to relate to the daughter in many aspects. The ending is surprising and bittersweet.

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Summary: Not that great
Review: This story was incredibly flat and boring. It does not go very deep into the characters. Not a lot of details or subtle moments to appreciate. Very uninteresting plot. I finished it only for the sake of finishing it.

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Summary: Very sweet book.
Review: Very interesting for the fusion of cultures that it represents. Nicely written and very comfortable. A very sweet memory piece.

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Summary: a real page turner.a great read. i enjoyed tremendously
Review: well written. kept my interest the entire boo