by Marina Fiorato
I was pleasantly surprised by this. The naff cover gave me rather low expectations, but I will read virtually anything set in Venice so thought I'd give it a go anyway. It turned out to be quite an interesting story. In terms of character, the historical ones seemed far more rounded and believable t...
Started 1-7-10.I hoped I would have liked it more, although I did enjoy it. Still, I wasn't entirely happy with the dynamics of male/female relationships. I did give a lot of thought to the different ideas of treachery and the importance of family and ancestors. Maybe being an American, I can't un...
Unexpectedly enjoyable book. I was anticipating something like Suzanne M. Wolfe's Unveiling (which was awful) but instead, I found the heroine Nora real and appealing. The dual story lines were engrossing and I was equally invested in each plot. The book is nice and meaty, too -- it felt like the au...
Marina Fiorato's "The Glassblowers of Murano" is somewhat uneven. The chapters which deal with old world Venice are fascinating, but the modern-day chapters constitute a somewhat pedestrian romance.The protagonist, Leonora Manin, is an American glassblower who visits Venice to learn more about her ...
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