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Under The Tuscan Sun

Under The Tuscan Sun
At Home In Italy
by Frances Mayes
Hardcover: Oct 1996,
280 pages.
Paperback: Oct 1997,
255 pages.

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Rated 5 of 5 of 5 by Molly
I LOVED this book. I love it because I love the way she changes through her life as she changes and improves the house. I'm fifteen and it is very hard for me to find a book that will fill my mature and intellectual needs and Under The Tuscan Sun does that. Thanks Frances!

Rated 4 of 5 of 5 by Laurel
I thought this book was good if you did not want something exciting. It was pleasant and wonderful for light reading. I thought it was a great a great book overall. I wish It wouldn't have ended! I can't wait to go get the sequel. It was one of those books that when you get into them you love them!

Rated 1 of 5 of 5 by Rachel
Amazingly BORING! Should on my high school reading list (i'm reading it for english 12R) the book has no substance, no story, no plot

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Dana Viglante
This was the best book I have ever read. I traveled through Italy three years ago and did not want to come home. Frances Mayes style of writing made me feel like I was sitting at the table with her. It was a wonderful book and I was disappointed when I finished the last page. I wish that it could have gone on and on. Fortunately, I ran out and bought the sequel - Bella Tuscany. I recommend that you run (not walk) to your nearest bookstore and purchase both books. They will transport you to Italy.

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