- Paperback: 272 pages
- Publisher: Black Swan (4 Nov 2002)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 0552770884
- ISBN-13: 978-0552770880
- Product Dimensions: 19.6 x 12.4 x 2.2 cm
- Average Customer Review: 3.4 out of 5 stars See all reviews (8 customer reviews)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 86,849 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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'Think of her as Moll Flanders or Tom Jones, or perhaps the anti-Candide...there are surprising twists and turns in this picaresque work'
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A new novel by the author of LA CUCINA set in Italy about a servant girl whose bewitching aroma drives all men who inhale it to the point of madness.
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Ramona Drottoveo was one of the chambermaids up at La Casa, the white marbel palace in the valley of the Volturno, on the vast estate that had been in the Signora's family since the time of the Etruscans. Read the first page
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Ramona Drottoveo was one of the chambermaids up at La Casa, the white marbel palace in the valley of the Volturno, on the vast estate that had been in the Signora's family since the time of the Etruscans. Read the first page
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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
This was the second Lily Prior book I had read and at first, as with her first book "La Cucina" I was surprised at how unique her writing style is. Her books are a little vulgar at times, and a tiny bit jaw-dropping; not because I'm at all prudish, but simply because she uses language unlike any author of her genre so it can take a couple of chapters to get used to. She cleverly mixes sex with humour and it works so well, making your jaw drop slightly and giggle enthusiastically.
I'm looking forward to her third novel, Ardour, and hope it's more of her tongue-in-cheek, non sugar coated same.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
I think one can take literature too seriously, Lilly Prior certainly does not advertise that she writes weighty meaningful prose, nor does she practise it.
This lighthearted (rather than hilarious) and perfectly obviously 'unbelieveable' story is written in easy bite sized chunks, fantastic to joyfully flit through when one doesn't crave something overly taxing. Certainly a fitting companion would be a bottle of fruity Rose and a sunny afternoon, as opposed to a ten year old claret in the dead of winter!
The characters are, of course, MEANT to be fantastical, and so many in such a short book means that you don't waste too much time on any of them particuarly. The main character is monstrously vain and difficult to like, however that is how she is MEANT to be viewed in my humble opinion.
I've read one too many fluffy predictable books with happy endings lately and also heavy historical novels, this slotted in as a refreshing change and those who liked Ms Priors previous novel will enjoy this i'm sure if approached with a lighthearted mind.
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Lovely little book, whimsical and fun. Not a masterpiece but unique in the way it is written. If you like something a little different and want to try something light then this is a great book for you. If you enjoy it would also recommend: Of Bees And Mist by Erick Setiawan or Like Water For Chocolate by Laura Esquivel both are along similar tales as this book. Enjoy:)
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I was left slightly aghast when I finished this book, as it wasn't what I had been expecting. Read more
I was left slightly aghast when I finished this book, as it wasn't what I had been expecting. Read more
Published 9 months ago by Rebecca
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I bought this book because I loved 'la cusina'. I adored the way Prior is so direct with her words, it was this sheer frankness which made me laugh repeated through the novel. Read more
Published on 4 April 2005
An easy to read fairy tale
This is the kind of book you need on a long train journey. Entertaining, simply written, and something you can pick up as and when you need it. Read more
Published on 31 Oct 2003 by Rachel
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This is by far the most stupid thing I've read in a long time. The prose, while I imagine it was supposed to be simple and quirky, is lifeless and irratitating. Read more
Published on 20 April 2003 by K. Gale
A rather slight, adult "fairy tale"
Finishing this book in one evening, I found it easy to read and completely unchallenging. The main character is not likeable, nor even that interesting. Read more
Published on 7 Jan 2003 by Peter Swanson
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