When Ciro Lazzari and Enza Ravenelli leave their
small Italian villages (separately) for America in the early 1900s, they seem
destined to end up together, even after experiencing only one brief encounter. Using
your power of deduction based on the book’s title (and quickly discovering that
Ciro becomes a shoemaker’s apprentice once he arrives in New York City), it’s
probably safe to assume the outcome of their relationship.
Nevertheless, Adriana Trigiani has created a
lovely tale that deftly weaves together the importance of family, friendship, the search for truth
and ultimately, forgiveness. While I felt the book meandered just a bit and
could have been pared down in some places, Trigiani certainly has a way with
words. Her vivid descriptions of food, people and landscapes make you feel like
you’re sitting right alongside her characters.
An enjoyable read, I’d rate The Shoemaker's Wife 4 out of 5
stars.
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