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Rosanne S. (Franklin Square, NY)
The Little Italian Hotel
I really enjoyed reading The Little Italian Hotel by Phaedra Patrick. I was sad when I finished. I really wanted more.
While extremely reminiscent of Eat, Love Pray, it stood on its own as a solid story. The characters were enchanting and easy to connect with. I truly felt like I could envision Italy in all it's glory. I could almost taste the food.
It would be wonderful if there was a sequel to this book because I felt the ending left room for more. The only negative would be that the ending felt rushed. I turned a page and the story was over.
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Gail K. (Saratoga Springs, NY)
Delightful
Phaedra Patrick's The Little Italian Hotel is a delightful novel about love, unlikely friendships and the slow process of mending broken hearts. I especially enjoyed the characters, who were quirky but likable. If the plot seemed a bit predictable at times, that, for me, was a good thing. I found the ending, which could have gone one of two ways, satisfying. But, perhaps the best thing about this novel was the setting. Who can resist the lure of the Italian countryside? (This novel made me consider putting Italy on my Bucket List!) I will recommend The Little Italian Hotel to all of my reading friends.
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Ann J. (Rochester, MN)
A charming story
A charming story of a talk show problem solver who invites four unknown troubled guests to join her in a trip to Italy which she originally planned as a 25th anniversary surprise with her husband. However when she surprises him, he surprises her in return by moving out hoping to reevaluate their marriage.
This is a well written easy to follow story of the 5 character and their joint and individual attempts to work on their issues and relationships while in a small B&B in Italy.
It reminds me a little of The Enchanted April which was also set in Italy though in the 1920s.
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Mary B. (Laguna Woods, CA)
A fun escape
A good beach read with interesting characters who go a healing vacation with strangers who become friends and help each other overcome their heartbreak.
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Mary O. (Boston, MA)
Great summer read
An easy to read, entertaining, charming novel about love and friendship set in the backdrop of beautiful Italy (a favorite spot of mine).
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Barb G. (Sun City Center, FL)
Many unexpected twists from start to finish
I thoroughly enjoyed reading this book about the lives of different people and how they all came together to help each other in ways they never expected. I don't think any of them expected or planned to find their new way of looking at their lives when they requested the almost free trip to Italy.
A great read and almost a self-help fiction to help you decide to explore different ideas to create a different outcome to future visions for yourself..
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Chris
The Little Italian Hotel
Ginny Splinter was determined to spend the vacation she had planned to celebrate her 25th wedding anniversary in Italy, even though her husband told her he couldn’t take the time off from work and wanted a divorce. She found four other people who were also dealing with a form of heartache to go with her, and they all found friendship and healing in that little Italian hotel. This is a lovely book, and I enjoyed it very much.
