Sometimes I Dream in Italian: A Novel by Rita CiresiMy rating: 4 of 5 stars
There are some books that I reread on a regular basis, whether yearly, biyearly, or...
It had been several years since I last read Sometimes I Dream in Italian: A Novel by Rita Ciresi, and figured it was time for a reread. I had forgotten how pleasantly quirky the book is.
Angel Lupo tells the story of growing up in an Italian household, a household that she and her sister Lina would discuss, even as they tried to outrun some of their memories. What was the most hideous thing in their Catholic household? The seashell-studded crucifix? The strange things that their parents brought on a trip to see the Statue of Liberty? Questionable relatives?
Once they've moved out, things really get interesting, with Lina on the verge of divorce, while Angel debates marrying the wrong man. It ends with a hospital stay, and questions of how the sisters cope.
Is Rita Ciresi's book Sometimes I Dream in Italian: A Novel worth reading? Most definitely.
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