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Title: only read this is if you really really like short stories
Review: I picked up this book after reading John Berdendt's book on Venice and Jane Turner Rylands' book paled in comparison. She captured some colorful characters in her book, the writing is lively, but that's all she does, captures the characters. I realize the short stories are short stories but these character snapshots feel incomplete - more like a bit of poetry.
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