Bridge of Sighs (edit title)

• Rated 5 stars

“The best book I've read in a long time. I can't wait to discuss with my bookclub.”

• Rated 5 stars

“Richard Russo is an excellent writer. I didn't think I'd enjoy this type of relationship novel, but the writing kept my interest. And he forces you to play attention to details like a mystery writer dropping clues - not a word of this long, complex story is wasted. The settings and family characters may be very different than yours, but this will make you think back and examine the relationships in your life. I look forward to Empire Falls and other works by Russo.”

• Rated 3 stars

“Growing up in a small town, I found myself drawn to the people with their tug of war between the "wanderlust" of the world outside their town and the settled dull life within it. It took my almost the entire book to decide whether I liked the book. As you can tell, I'm lukewarm even now. ”

• Rated 5 stars

“Beautifully written. Great story.”

• Rated 4 stars

“A good read about small-town life, with realistic, complicated,nuanced characters. It definitely kept me interested.”

• Rated 0 stars

“book group selection”

• Rated 5 stars

“This is a flat-out great book. You have to appreceate a writer who can keep you turning 600 pagess of a story in which very little quick action takes place. ”

• Rated 2 stars

“With a Pulitzer Prize-winning author, I anticipated an outstanding story with this book. I've walked the Bridge of Sighs in Venice, so that added to my eagerness to read this novel. But as I expectantly & optimistically (just call me "Lou-Lou"--the main character) read this 527-page work, I found that it just went on and on and on with nothing really happening right up to the end. While Russo is a skillful writer and weaves an intricate story with his characters inner and outer-worlds, all I could think was that I wanted it to be over. I had "That Old Cape Magic" on my to-read list, but I don't think I can bear reading another one like this.”

• Rated 3 stars

“I liked it but not as much as Empire Falls. Have read several Richard Russo including Straight Man. Bought Larry That Old Cape Magic”

• Rated 1 stars

“I have heard mixed reviews on this book. I have tried twice now to read it and just can't get past the first few chapters. It just starts out to slow for me. I do own it, so I am sure I will try again someday but for now it is going to sit and collect dust. ”