Hello Lovely Ladies!
Robin thanks for the blog video, it makes me want to visit Italy!
What a true pleasure it was to host Lucia, Lucia and to see all of you at the Blu Fig. Tracy and Diana were missed. It would have been fabulous if we were all together. I really enjoyed this book and am happy that you seemed to have enjoyed it too. It was a light hearted, warm love story filled with strong family cultural values and beliefs. The Italian culture reminded me so much of mine. Since it was set in the 1950's it made me think about the stores that were so popular back then and now a past time. Remember Woolworths? I enjoyed Lucia's character. She had passion, ambition and had a strong family bond. I loved how she was able to stand up to Dante's Mom. Although the author attempted to make Lucia seem like she was happy at the end or complacent with her life, I felt sorry for her. I didn't like the ending so much because I felt like none of her dreams were fulfilled. She lived alone surrounded by her wedding presents and wearing her mink coat all the time. THAT IS SAD. I was happy that at least Lucia ended up with Dante.
I really enjoy doing our book club at Blu Fig, even Matt is a regular. I look forward to Nicole hosting Room on April 16th at the Blu Fig and wish you all peace and health.
Arrivederci!!
Mary
Hi Mary,
ReplyDeleteIt was a great meeting this month. I did enjoy the book when I read it (at least 2 years ago), but I especially enjoyed the discussion on Monday. It often amazes me how many similarities there are between cultures.
I, for one, am glad that there are more opportunities for women now than there were back in the 50's. In such a short time, we have come so far.
The pleasure was mine in enjoying it with my bookclub buddies. Thank you Mary.
XXOO
Robin