Florence in Ecstasy
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A young woman arrives in Florence from Boston, knowing no one and speaking little Italian. But Hannah is isolated in a more profound way, estranged from her own identity after a bout with starvation that has left her life and body in ruins.
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Starting with the writing, this is a fabulous book. One feels the protagonist's struggles but also her presence in Florence, a city that she explores in a way casual visitors do not. The language is transporting. But there's also something about the character of Hannah, her vulnerability, what she sees and notices and cares about, that make the reader root for her. A wonderful read that I'll remember a long time, I think.
