Because I enjoyed the first book I read by this author, I went on a little binge and bought two more from the used section of Amazon. I was convinced that this one would reveal to me some of the struggles that my dear friend Cecelia is experiencing as she settles into her new life in Venice. It's the story of a British couple resettling in Venice and recounts all of their trials.
Like in The Venetian Game, Jones' wry humor is intact. Wry and dry and clever and self-deprecating. I enjoy it. However this book got bogged down and boring in the details. Some of the characters and the setting of Venice sparkle, of course, but it didn't really get anywhere by the end. It's fun to read about their culinary adventures, their attempts at integrating into the Venetian culture, etc., but it got a little long-winded for me. Plus there were many Italian words and expressions that needed more explanation for me to "get" them. Still, it was an enjoyable, light read, and perhaps someone who knows more or who had been there would get more out of it. Maybe Sierra?
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