One Italian Summer: A Novel

One Italian Summer: A Novel

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INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER In this "magical trip worth taking" (Associated Press), the New York Times bestselling author of In Five Years returns with a powerful novel about the transformational love between mothers and daughters set on the breathtaking Amalfi Coast. When Katy's mother dies, she is left reeling. Carol wasn't just Katy's mom, but her best friend and first phone call. She had all the answers and now, when Katy needs her the most, she is gone. To make matters worse, their planned mother-daughter trip of a lifetime looms: to Positano, the magical town where Carol spent the summer right before she met Katy's father. Katy has been waiting years for Carol to take her, and now she is faced with embarking on the adventure alone.But as soon as she steps foot on the Amalfi Coast, Katy begins to feel her mother's spirit. Buoyed by the stunning waters, beautiful cliffsides, delightful residents, and, of course, delectable food, Katy feels herself coming back to life.And then Carol appears—in the flesh, healthy, sun-tanned, and thirty years old. Katy doesn't understand what is happening, or how—all she can focus on is that she has somehow, impossibly, gotten her mother back. Over the course of one Italian summer, Katy gets to know Carol, not as her mother, but as the young woman before her. She is not exactly who Katy imagined she might be, however, and soon Katy must reconcile the mother who knew everything with the young woman who does not yet have a clue."Rebecca Serle is known for her powerful stories that tug at the heartstrings—and her latest is just as unforgettable" ( Woman's World ) as it effortlessly shows us how to move on after loss, and how the people we love never truly leave us.

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Nope, das war nichts. Ich fand die Idee hinter der Geschichte super: Katy, die gerade ihre Mutter Carol verloren hat, fliegt nach Positano, um die gemeinsam geplante Reise alleine zu machen - und trifft dort auf eine jüngere Version ihrer Mutter. Was war meine Erwartung? Katy und ihre Mutter, die sich neu kennenlernen. Zeit miteinander verbringen. Tränen die fließen (hauptsächlich meine). Pustekuchen. Carol ist die meiste Zeit über abwesend. Stattdessen bekommen wir Adam. Viel zu viel Adam. Grüße gehen an dieser Stelle raus an Eric, ihren Ehemann, der daheim auf sie wartet. Katy als Protagonistin war für mich kaum auszuhalten. Sie wirkt orientierungslos, entscheidungsschwach, und ihre Beziehung zu ihrer Mutter hatte stellenweise fast was Obsessives. Eine eigene Meinung? Fehlanzeige. Okay ja, in den letzten Kapiteln sind dann noch Tränen geflossen, aber das hat das Buch auch nicht mehr gerettet. Keine Empfehlung von mir!

2

What did I just read? Usually I wouldn't bother writing a negative review, but this book was just all over the place. The plot made no sense; the main character was an annoying 30-year-old with an unhealthy obsession with her mom. It overshadowed the emotional depth I expected from a story centered on grief. It could've been a beautiful story, but it was, furthermore, ruined by this weird time travel plot line that was neither well explained, nor made it any sense. The only thing I really enjoyed was the description of the place. It really made me feel like I was in Italy.

5

this is my typa shit. self discovery. friendship. love. summer. sun. italy. the 70s. AAAAHHHH

3

Having read the last gem

4

loved it!!! now i feel homesick for a place i’ve never been

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