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The View from Lake Como

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The View from Lake Como

By: Adriana Trigiani
Narrated by: Mira Sorvino, Adriana Trigiani
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From the beloved New York Times bestselling author Adriana Trigiani, a “dazzling” storyteller (Washington Post), and a “comedy writer with a heart of gold” (NYT), comes a novel about one woman’s quest to build her own life before it’s too late.

Jess Capodimonte Baratta is not living the life of her dreams. Not even close.

In blue-collar Lake Como, New Jersey, family comes first. Recently divorced from Bobby Bilancia, “the perfect husband," Jess moves into her parents’ basement to hide and heal. Jess is the overlooked daughter, who dutifully takes care of her parents, cooks Sunday dinner, and puts herself last. Despite her role as the family handmaiden, Jess is also a talented draftswoman in the marble business run by her confidant, her dapper uncle Louie, who believes she can do anything (once she invests in a better wardrobe).

When the Capodimonte and Baratta families endure an unexpected loss, the shock unearths long-buried secrets that will force Jess to question her loyalty to those she trusted. Fueled by her lost dreams, Jess takes fate into her own hands and escapes to her ancestral home, Carrara, Italy.

From the shadows of the majestic marble-capped mountains of Tuscany, to the glittering streets of Milan, and on the shores of enchanting Lake Como (the other one), Jess begins to carve a place in this new/old world. When she meets Angelo Strazza, a passionate artist who works in gold, she discovers her own skills are priceless. But as Jess uncovers the truth about her family history, it will change the course of her life and those she loves the most forever. In love and work, in art and soul, Jess will need every tool she has mastered to reinvent her life.

Fed by the author’s cherished Italian roots comes a bighearted, hilarious novel of the moment: the story of one woman’s determination to live a creative life that matters, with enough room left over for love. With a one-way ticket to Italy, Jess is determined to write a new story on her own terms—this time, in stone.

©2025 Adriana Trigiani (P)2025 Penguin Audio
Family Life Genre Fiction Women's Fiction Italy Funny Witty Dream Feel-Good
Engaging Storyline • Rich Characters • Colorful Writing • Emotional Depth • Unpredictable Plot
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In her always in depth way of writing, this story will touch every emotion you could have!

I have been awaiting another gem of a novel from Adrianna Trigiani. This one was not a disappointment! I loved it!

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This was a therapy session wrapped up in a pretty interesting story of a family with very complicated interactions interspersed with love, sadness, growth and some personal understanding. My one complaint is the narrator for the mother…her voice was much to shrill and at times hard to listen to.

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Love how the reader expressed the different voices. The characters were well developed. The story line was great and in many respects laugh out loud funny. Look forward to reading it again sometime in the future. Highly recommend.

Good peek into Italian culture.

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This book was just what I needed. It is fun, sweet and great family story. Wonderful narration. I could see Lake Como - both of them!!

Perfect fun read

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Really enjoyed this. Great writing - authentic, touching, a bit of humor., Highly recommended. Waiting for the movie… !

Loved the writing & narration

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I loved the family dynamics and the courage it took to start a new life in Italy.

Great story!

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This is a well written story about deciding what you want out of life. There is humor and pathos throughout. Mira So rhino does an excellent job. I highly recommend.

A feel good adventure that you want to share

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The narratoring. Made you think of your own families and haw to get along with them.

Not to settle. Say what you want. Live the life you want not what others think you should.

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This is my new favorite book ever. I felt every emotion And marveled at every view. I like very it and will begin the reread tomorrow.

Beautiful

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Loved this book! Really focused on family and living your dreams . Such a good read!

Ready to go to Italy!

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