The Miracles of Santo Fico

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Summary: You can only say this once and mean it...
Review: Having read all of the glowing reviews here at Amazon, I had to give this book a try. Could it really be as good as everyone seems to think? Turns out that most of the reviews fell short, as will mine. Quite simply, this is the best book that I have ever read.

The setting descriptions are magnificantly simple and appealing. The characterizations go far beyond depth; they issue personalities. And its continually evolving plot has superb flow.

It's as poignant as To Kill a Mockingbird, yet at times as laugh-out-loud funny as P.G. Wodehouse's best. In fact, the book's characters and their interplay is very much akin to Wodehouse, though not quite as heavy-handed.

I cannot recommend The Miracles of Santo Fico highly enough. You will enjoy reading it & then you'll enjoy sharing it with someone you care about.

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Summary: Wonderful tale, wonderful people, great fun
Review: I promise you this book will entertain. It starts rather unassuming, but the further you go, the more you want to read.
Well made and colorful characters interact together, and are true to themselves. I was so disappointed when the book was done.
I was quite enjoying living in their world for the time I was
reading the book.
For sheer pleasure, I recommend this book to all

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Summary: This is a great book
Review: If you are looking for a good read with great characters, pick up this book. Once you get going, its almost impossible to put it down.

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Summary: Volari!
Review: Mama Mia! What a sparkling, refreshing, and endearing read.... I loved this book because in my "Mind's eye" I was taken back to those Siena colored Tuscan moments in time... aaahhh, The characters are a varied bunch but the author is so gifted in words that each one has been carved out his own heart and soul... from Leo to Topo, Nico to Nina.... They all come ALIVE in the pages of this WONDERFUL STORY OF LIFES GREATEST GIFTS... the power of LOVE!

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Summary: I admit it, I cried.
Review: Once this book gets going it's impossible to put it down. Great characters and entertaining story that sweeps to a surprising and touching finish. Very visual - it was as if I was watching a movie of this small Italian town with its quirky inhabitants.
Action, romance, suspense, humor, picturesque setting - it had it all. Best quick read in a while. I loved it and didn't want it to end.

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Summary: Rare Find
Review: What a delightful book to have found by chance at the library. I have a paticular fondness for all things Italian so the cover of this book jumped at me right away. What I found inside was a story that is immediately enchanting, funny, sweet, and nostalgic. The characters come to life and you find your self rooting for good outcomes for them all. I have about 10 pages left to read and I don't want the book to end! It's rare to find a book that's so engaging and well-written but without all the usual sex, vulgarity, and/or immorality that is usually found in today's reading. Well done!