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C'era Due Volte Il Barone Lamberto (1978)

by Gianni Rodari(Favorite Author)

4 of 5 Votes: 5

ISBN

8879260944 (ISBN13: 9788879260947)

languge

English

genre

Fantasy

publisher

Einaudi

review 1: Lamberto, Lamberto, Lamberto by Gianni Rodari is an Italian children’s fable first published in 1978. At the beginning of the book we are introduced to Lamberto, a 93 year old Millionaire with over 24 life threatening ailments, and his loyal butler Mr. Anselmo. I enjoyed the connection these two characters had. You could tell from reading that Lamberto is a bit eccentric and that Anselmo is more straight lace and in a sense keeps Lamberto on his toes. As we go further into our reading we learn that after meeting with an Egyptian mystic Lamberto hires servants to recite his name nonstop, as he was told this would cure his illnesses. At first this work seems to be in vain, but as the story progresses we see Lamberto actually recovering from his illnesses. And before long h... moree is up and moving as if he were never ill. Everything seems to be going well for Lamberto until his greedy nephew arrives and seems to bring a slew of trouble to his ailing uncle. I have to admit I enjoyed reading this story. It was hilarious and at times you find yourself actually identifying with Mr. Lamberto. If only having our names recited nonstop could cure illnesses, I believe every human being would hire over a hundred workers to say their name. Even though I loved Lamberto, my favorite character in this book has to be Mr. Anselmo. I love that he is so loyal to Mr. Lamberto and that he has his best interest in mind. We should all be so lucky to find a friend like Mr. Anselmo. Overall, this book was a joy to read and if you ever have time to sit back and enjoy a good read, I would definitely recommend this book.
review 2: I am not real familiar with this works history - "one of Italy’s most beloved fables" - but something about it intrigued me.It turned out to be an easy read and rather witty in places but somewhat inexplicable as well - but fables often have this quality I suppose.What makes the story interesting is the blending of the all too believable with the incredible. The characters interact in humorous but totally believable and understandable ways. We recognize the stock type characters (dedicated butler, lazy but greedy nephew, board of directors and their secretaries, and the townspeople) and enjoy the humor of Lord Lamberto's new found youth.When the band of Lamberto's take over the island and issue their demands the story takes a turn toward the even more incredible and the ending has a twist I didn't see coming.But there is a surreal quality to it; and there was little resolution to the story - it just kind of ends. But in this way it reflects its connection to classic fables which often lack the tidy resolutions and clear messages we often produce today.An interesting and fun read but not something everyone would enjoy. less

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