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pickDecent read. The author had an engaging enough writing style. HE largely covers from the 4th Crusade until about 1500, focusing mainly on military and economic aspects of the city. While certainly interesting, a minor complaint is it would have been interesting to see some earlier and later time periods covered. Also, politics are covered, but largely only related to the military and economic side of things. Overall, still a good intro to Venice.
pickGreat book. Quick read. Love Elizabeth Adler‘s books. I feel like I‘m in Italy. 🇮🇹 ❤️
pickI was here for the travel and food part of the story, and the characters were sweet. I did not care for the casual sex contest storyline, but given that all of the characters were respectful and open about feelings and intentions, it was handled in the best way it could have been I guess.
Low pick for me- I would recommend reading the blurb before you pick it up.
Sharing my current crochet WIP, a Rain Boheme blanket in Hobbii Wool Blend Tweed. #litsycrafters
so-soEmbarrassingly, I looked up what made this book critically acclaimed wondering, what was I missing? That tension of young friendship that seesaws between desperate longing and cutting jealousy? That, I recognised but no longer felt. Perhaps the “grown up” version I‘m shying away from is when you act but do so with an awareness of how you will be perceived by that one person you can‘t help but want to impress. Or worse, you act in spite of them.
#shelfsweeper #historicalfiction
I know so much about the transcendentalists time & its men from reading & teaching, but not enough about Margaret Fuller, who is neglected in history.This is fiction, But I will see if I can find a biography as well to eventually read as well. Anyone know of one?
repost for @litsybookclub:
New month, new book! This month we are reading “The Glassmaker”. We will be meeting on Sunday, May 18th for the discussion. Questions? Ask @Graciouswarriorprincess
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