I WOULD GIVE IT 10 STARS, IF I COULD
935527
I am fascinated with historical fashion, particularly pertaining to children's clothing. this book is by far the BEST I Have seen on the subject. Rarely have I been so pleased with a book as I am with this. A 'must have' for children's clothing designers.
1314596
Stunning,  better than I would have ever anticipated
3751201
Never expected it to be that good, it's awesome
1935730
If I could give it 10 stars, I would! The story is filled with so much excitement and surprises around every corner. I would recommend it for people from 12-120. Again, this book was amazingly excellent!
3691400
I love it.  It is fantastic!  I give it 5 stars.
4846058
If I would recommend one single book of all the books that I have read, it would be this one. Five stars is not enough. This book is shining.
4795306
If I could, I would give it even more stars.  I did not want it to end and so I got the next book!  You will not want to stop reading this one!
1821298
I would give this a billion stars, if I could.  But I can't, so I will settle for a 5 out of 5.  Brilliant and subtle Humor, Wisdom, Childhood; Watterson is a genius, and a master of his craft.
2859151
What I love about this book:
1. The writing swept me out of my life, my house, my daily routine and raptured me to a whole new place. Idaho. I know, its not the first place you might think about sweeping your self away tobut trust meIdaho is stunning! The pacing is fast, and the story just kept twisting and turning and growing, layer upon layer.

2. The characters are D-E-E-P. They go beyond three dimensional, to the point where I fully expect to bump into them next time I go to Idaho. (And now I may actually go there). They feel so real, and they act so consistently, its a true pleasure to read these people through to their happy ending. Yes, it ends well. Im giving that away. But HOW it ends well, is the question which will drive you from page to page, chapter to chapter until its two in the morning and you remember your alarm is set for 6:30am. Yikes. (Yes, that happened).

3. Ms. Deese knows romance. The yearning, the fighting, the excellent reasons the characters should or should not be together. I rode the turbulence of this relationship like a small plane through a stormy sky, feeling every bump, every dip, and every loop-de-loop of emotion. Its one of my favorite reading experiences. And thats truly what this book is: an experience. So much more than a typical novel, this story breathes as it reads.

4. Im ready to read this book again. I know, that sounds crazy. Especially since I just finished reading it. And I rarely re-read.

This book is better than most, truer than most, and I can assure the reader it will stick with you longer than most. And you might want to go to Idaho after reading it (fair warning).

I was provided a copy of this book by the publisher. All opinions in this review are my own.
2509830
I actually would give it 20 stars if I could. I'll also watch it again in the near future.
4330872
10 out of 5 stars would be fitting. This is a significant book. This "review" can't do it justice, only a diligent study of the book can do that. Read it. Then study it.
354244
If I could give it six stars I would. Whoever invented this device is a genius.
4408551
I wish I could give this book six or seven stars instead of just five. I really, really enjoyed it.
3244532
I wish I could describe the incredible intensity of this book in this commentary. Unfortunately, I am not too gifted with words and therefore cannot fully express how I feel about this book. But, because of my intense love and faith in it, I will certainly make an attempt in describing this beautiful masterpiece. I picked this book up in a local bookstore and began reading it. I decide upon buying a book by reading the first paragraph on the first page to see if this author is any good. In a few, short minutes, I read two chapters of La Cucina and walked swiftly to the cash register to purchase the book. I got home and read around eighty pages, forcing myself to put it down because of my activities the next day. Believe me when I tell you - This book will not allow you to put it down. It was as if I was addicted to a Spanish novella.  The book combines the passions that are aroused deep inside all of us: love, sex, and food. I found myself imagining every image that was presented. I found myself laughing out loud (embarrassingly, at times). I found myself crying. I even found myself holding the book as if it were a child. The main character is Rosa Fiore, who narrates this book and reveals at times what goes on in a woman's heart.  Her story is full of rapture, sadness, and sweetness. We all have our ways of releasing our anger and Rosa's way is in her cooking. I am sure that there shall be no regrets on purchasing this book. And I am quite sure that anyone would enjoy it and read it again and again, as I have begun to read it for the second time.
958379
I can't say enough about how great this book is. Please do yourself a favor and give it a read,
708952
I would give this book 10 stars if I could. It is one you won't want to put down until finished.
2608555
Not only did I love reading this, I'm going to tell everyone I know to read it. Invaluable advice, written in a clear, straightforward, fun to read way. If I could give it ten stars, I would.  Wise, worldly, witty. Provides a kick in the rear--without any pain.