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Lucia is an Italian-American living in Greenwich Village in the early 50’s. She’s torn between being a dutiful Italian daughter and her own dreams of wanting a career in fashion. She retells her story of love, fashion, and duty to a young playwright in her apartment building. A story that is beautifully described and includes a dashing young man too good to be true, “Lucia, Lucia” is a story of heartbreak and hope, but ultimately of coming to terms with one’s self and the cards you’re dealt with.
I loved the feel to this book and felt like I was in New York City
Grade: I’m torn – Hardback & Paperback, but leaning towards Hardback. Enjoy!
Oh, yum! I love books about New York, AND the fifties was such an elegant time for women's fashion. If you're teetering towards hardback, it must be a keeper!
ReplyDeleteThanks for heads up, and congrats on your first review! Well done. :-)
i have a copy of this book (hardback) which i bought ages ago and haven't gotten around to reading yet. that era's certainly remarkable and now you've gotten me curious on how "lucia" handled herself as a lady of the fifties.
ReplyDeletethanks to your review, i'll get started on reading it tonight!!!
Thanks Anita & Janice! I hope yall both enjoy the book & you must tell us what you think when you finish reading it. I think this book would make a great movie too, now that I think about it.
ReplyDeletethis book had me in tears! the story is so poignant and i am moved by how deeply embedded the family ties are. despite her heartaches and dreams, Lucia chose to follow tradition and relegated herself to a life which many would deem honorable.
ReplyDeletetrigiani writes beautifully and the flow is unaffected. i agree with you, kaya, this will make a great movie.