Florence, 1955. Aristocratic Chiara, who wants to please everyone, and rising neurologist Salvatore from the south, who wants to prove he is unique, fall in love at first meeting. Their progress is hindered by helpful people: batty aunt, vague father, silent uncle, bossy school friend Barney who comes to Florence to sort things out . . . In this extremely funny and perceptive tale of tangled misconceptions Fitzgerald also gets details of time and place exactly right. Excellent!
(Annabel Bedini - bwl 39 April 2007 ) |
