Meeting Luciano
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Book Overview
To Hanako Shimoda, recently divorced, Luciano Pavarotti is a god. To her daughter, Emily, this fixation on Pavarotti is a harmless fantasy, the byproduct of loneliness. Meeting Luciano is the story of... This description may be from another edition of this product.
Format:Paperback
Language:English
ISBN:0345436822
ISBN13:9780345436825
Release Date:April 2000
Publisher:Ballantine Books
Length:272 Pages
Weight:2.50 lbs.
Dimensions:0.6" x 5.1" x 7.9"
Customer Reviews
5 ratings
If you've ever reinvented yourself, you'll love this
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 22 years ago
It is my good fortune to find this jewel-like, delectable novel. For me, it was not about meeting up with Luciano himself afterall, but about meeting up with so much more: beautiful food, opera music and the musical language, the intricacies of loving mothers/fathers/siblings/friends, the loss of them, growing up/the uncertainty of the future, and the need to reinvent oneself; Esaki-Smith touches just about all bases, including a delectable mix of cultures. The thoughtfulness and perception from which she writes/describes her mother astonishes me. I highly recommend this novel.
Wonderful first novel; subtle yet expressive.
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 25 years ago
This novel touches on subjects such as mother/daughter relationships, living one's dreams vs. taking the safe road in life, life after divorce, and multiculturalism. I found the mother, Hanako, endearing, and was able to relate to the daughter in many aspects. The ending is surprising and bittersweet.
multilayered
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 25 years ago
i've read the reviews here and some are too simplistic, some are too demanding. this is a wonderful book. of course anyone can pick at it, but perhaps they miss the point. i liked the surprise, felt the quiet drama compelling and thought the character of the mother funny and true.
quiet and surprisingly deep
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 25 years ago
i really enjoyed this book--in fact, i read it twice. maybe because my father is an opera fan. and on second reading, i began to see how well constructed was the book. of course, it's not about 'meeting luciano' but meeting luciano is in fact what moves the characters in the book. i recommend it to all.
Very sweet book.
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 25 years ago
Very interesting for the fusion of cultures that it represents. Nicely written and very comfortable. A very sweet memory piece.
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