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VILLA COCO
By Andrew Sean Greer

3.5 stars rounded up
This magical tale is set in the 1990s in a remote corner of Tuscany, where a broke and aimless young American man takes a job working for an eccentric ninety-two-year-old Baronessa in her crumbling villa. Giovedi is hired to catalog her belongings, but he soon discovers he is actually managing the Baronessa’s chaotic household, and the cataloging quickly falls by the wayside.

The Baronessa regales Giovedi with stories from her remarkable life and introduces him to an array of exotic friends and family as she embarks on a quest to reconnect with a lost love.

With its quirky cast of characters, lush Italian setting, and vivid descriptions, this is unlike any book I’ve read. You will fall in love with the Baronessa as what begins as a series of madcap escapades gradually becomes a beautiful ode to life itself. At its heart, it is a story about becoming who you have always wanted to be.

Filled with humor, warmth, eccentric characters, and an immersive Italian atmosphere, this novel allows readers to travel to Italy without the crowds and enjoy a delightful, magical experience.

I also loved the cover, which is what initially inspired me to pick up the book.

Thank you to NetGalley and Doubleday Books for the eARC.