Bella Figura
Kamin Mohammadi
Bella
Figura, or the art of appreciation and living well, is what Kamin
Mohammadi learns all about when she relocates to Italy. After leaving
her job as a magazine editor in London and suffering from a breakup
with her boyfriend, she decides to move to Florence to make a new
start in life.
The only plan she has is to write a book and take some time off for herself. It isn't long, however, until she meets some new friends who help her discover the meaning of Bella Figura. She soon finds herself in a new relationship with Roberto, a local. Overwhelmed by the intensity of the affair, she is taken aback when things don't turn out the way she expected. It may be that she has to kiss a few toads before finding her prince charming. Despite this, she learns to appreciate her time in Florence, and when the right man comes along, she will be ready to see where love takes her.
Mohammadi's charm, honesty and the courage to reveal personal ups and downs made this book a joy to read. The inclusion of Italian recipes at the end of each chapter is also a nice touch.
The only plan she has is to write a book and take some time off for herself. It isn't long, however, until she meets some new friends who help her discover the meaning of Bella Figura. She soon finds herself in a new relationship with Roberto, a local. Overwhelmed by the intensity of the affair, she is taken aback when things don't turn out the way she expected. It may be that she has to kiss a few toads before finding her prince charming. Despite this, she learns to appreciate her time in Florence, and when the right man comes along, she will be ready to see where love takes her.
Mohammadi's charm, honesty and the courage to reveal personal ups and downs made this book a joy to read. The inclusion of Italian recipes at the end of each chapter is also a nice touch.
This
review was originally written by me for City Book Review.
No comments:
Post a Comment