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Um Amor Em Segunda Mão (2010)

by Isabel Wolff(Favorite Author)

3.78 of 5 Votes: 1

languge

English

genre

Romance

publisher

Contraponto

review 1: This was a quick read. I have little to no interest in Vintage clothing or designer labels so all the designer name dropping and fashion references were a bit of a nuisance to me - initially, at least. I didn't particularly care for any of the characters, except Dan (like Phoebe's mother, I too find curly hair quite appealing!). Frankly, I didn't even like the plot line, or the sub plots! Yet I devoured the book!?! I think it's because I sometimes need a break from all the nonfiction. ...What have I learned from reading this book? That I really should try to read more fiction, even if it's not "deep"! I hate to admit it, but I think a more frequent escape into light fiction might actually be warranted! ...In any case, the author did a good job at tying up the loo... morese ends, even those I had forgotten about. And she did manage to write a book I enjoyed reading, even though I didn't particularly enjoy the characters or specific content. For that reason the book gets 4 stars. Not bad for a hardcover I randomly picked up for $0.50 at a book fair!
review 2: A likeable, modern story about a woman so rapt with vintage clothing that she gives up her job with a London auction house to pursue her dream and share her obsession. It is a little heavy on the designer name-dropping and garment description but fashion buffs will probably like that. There are romantic failures and disappointments but the characters are multi-generational and work well given their respective challenges and the back story that holds the readers attention to conclusion. less

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