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Jul 10, 2012photogrrlkp rated this title 2.5 out of 5 stars
As a die-hard travel lit reader, particularly about travel to Italy, I was disappointed by this book. It was boring and lifeless, and though Cusk's prose is lovely, the story seemed very impersonal (I whole-heartedly agree with the strangeness of the the unnamed husband and children). If this book leaves you with a bad taste in your mouth toward travel writing or Italy, I would recommend "Four Seasons in Rome" by Anthony Doerr. Much more engaging and personal.