Piazza Carousel (Selbo) - Book Reviews

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‪…There is a wonderful underlying theme in this book of disaster or hardship being overcome and then rebuilding from the ruins. Whether this is after a natural disaster like the flood, or from an emotional disaster such as a betrayal of a friend or loved one. It’s not an overly emphasised theme which makes it all the more appealing.

‪The love interest also fits in well with the flow of the story. It never feels forced, as it sometimes does in a story, and the relationship develops naturally with everyday ups and downs adding to its realistic portrayal.

‪There is very little I could find to criticise in this book, it was a thoroughly enjoyable read. I found reading it was like curling up with a hot chocolate on a rainy day…. Classified as other fiction, it could almost fall into the romance genre, but there is something about it which adds an extra quality. This is a book for a wide audience, especially those who like to travel or want to fall in love with the beauty and history of Florence. A well-deserved congratulations to the author (4 out of 4 stars).
REVDATA - Official Online BookClub.org


Love and betrayal, mud angels, secrets unearthed from the flood waters of Italy — what more could a reader want? Jule Selbo has painted a picture worth seeing in her debut novel, Piazza Carousel — a merry-go-round of romance and intrigue, set to the beautiful backdrop of historic Florence.
Kathy Aspden - author, Baklava, Biscotti and An Irishman


Reading this book is like taking an Italian vacation — intoxicating, fascinating and hard to leave. The author's style is so easy, her skill so apparent and her familiarity with the city so obvious that it's impossible to resist the book's charms. Not every twist comes as a surprise, but the story is rich and satisfying, and the characters are complex and convincing. Altogether a wonderful debut novel (5 out of 5 stars).
DD - Amazon Customer Review