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An Italian Affair
An Italian Affair
Author: Laura Fraser
When Laura Fraser's husband leaves her for his high school sweetheart, she takes off, on impulse, for Italy, hoping to leave some of her sadness behind. There, on the island of Ischia, she meets M., an aesthetics professor from Paris with an oversized love of life. What they both assume will be a casual vacation tryst turns into a passionate, tr...  more »
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ISBN-13: 9780375724855
ISBN-10: 0375724850
Publication Date: 5/7/2002
Pages: 240
Rating:
  • Currently 3.3/5 Stars.
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3.3 stars, based on 54 ratings
Publisher: Vintage
Book Type: Paperback
Other Versions: Hardcover, Audio CD
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Helpful Score: 3
This was a great travel book/memoir, actually written like a novel. I enjoyed the way it was written in the third person singular "you". I don't think I've ever read a story written in this format, so it was a unique enjoyable first experience. I read it in one day, really enjoying it, but the end did get sad, I felt sorry for the author. Her affair was exciting for a while, but unfortunately....... you must read it to find out!
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Helpful Score: 1
This was a quick easy read. It's written in the third person singular "you" which is hard to get use to at first. I liked the story, but as a romantic, I thought Laura deserved more than the professor could give her. I didn't care for the professor much as I thought he was arogant and said some hurtful things to her. In the end though, the affair served it's purpose and helped her to move beyond. The ending is open ended which makes me wonder...do they still see eachother?!?!
murder101 avatar reviewed An Italian Affair on
Helpful Score: 1
Great romance and spiced with cultures and loads of travel , well worth the read.
oscarsdream avatar reviewed An Italian Affair on + 15 more book reviews
Helpful Score: 1
I loved this book, but was sad at the end for her. I wish the author would write another book continuing her adventure. It made me want more! I would recommend this book if you love travel books about italy.
cjlewis143 avatar reviewed An Italian Affair on + 11 more book reviews
Helpful Score: 1
The third person singular format is difficult to wade through, but once you find the rhythm the story is good and it certainly made me feel like a trip to Italy!
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Mom2EmNAbby avatar reviewed An Italian Affair on + 49 more book reviews
very good book & easy read, makes me want to travel to italy!
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I loved this book! It will make you want to travel and/or regret that you have never taken a chance like this to see the world. It's insightful, thought-provoking, romantic and inspiring!
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This was a very good book. The author's writing really has a way of drawing you in and keeping you in the moment.


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