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“Midnight in Sicily” by Peter Robb, Vintage.
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You write great book reviews, Fabrizio. Having taught English overseas for over 15 years, I can so relate to the idea of foreign language learners knowing grammar better than the citizens. And expats knowing the history better. Sicily has such a larger than life reputation. It sounds like this book brings the image down to Earth a little.
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Thanks Julie! I wouldn’t say that the book tarnishes Sicily’s reputation; Robb is really in love with the places, he even says that, and it shows. But it tells a really compelling story that needs to be known and that, I think, isn’t that widely shared around.
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