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Marcus Of Umbria: What An Italian Dog Taught An American Girl About Love (2010)

by Justine van der Leun(Favorite Author)

3.21 of 5 Votes: 2

ISBN

160529960X (ISBN13: 9781605299600)

languge

English

genre

Memoir & Autobiography

publisher

Rodale Books

review 1: This was my book club's choice for May. I thought it was ok, but couldn't decide if it was a memoir, or a pet ownership guide, or a tale of a bad relationship, or the story of a judgmental person on an international excursion. It was a bit of a mishmash, and I didn't particularly care for the narrator. I've read much worse, though, and it held my attention. It was an interesting view of real Italy through young, privileged eyes.
review 2: I loved, loved, loved this book. Maybe it was because I was reading it this summer a mere 15 miles away from our little apartment here in Umbria, but definitely because she describes the people and life here so perfectly that I felt like I was reading about some of our own new Umbrian friends. It is not 'chick lit' as some ... morepeople bill it to be - it is a very well-written memoir that left me wanting more. I guess I'll just have to read it again! (I also want to head over to the Collelungo area and see this little village for myself, now!) less

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