Title: It could have been promising!
Product review: Under the Tuscan Sun provides with a few fragmentary glimpses into Italian life but unfortunately, having grown up in Italy I can tell it fails to grasp the heart, spirit, culture and true essence of Italy. Still, F.Mayes is a pretty good writter and she could have written a great book if she had placed Italy in the Center of the story instead of focusing excessively on herself, her opinions, her house, her taste ... Also, a touch of humour like Peter Mayle's would be useful. Unfortunately, Ms Mayes takes herself and everything about her life extremely seriously, whereas Mr Mayle has a noble humbleness that renders a humorous view on life possible ! If you'd like to learn more about F.Mayes, her house, and her taste on food, then this is the book for you; however, if you wish to read about genuine Italy, another book would be more advisable, even Goethe's travels to Italy written ages ago !
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