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I like many of Donna's books, especially "Bound" but this one just didn't hold my interest. It felt like some parts dragged a bit and sometimes i had a hard time remembering who was who because some of the names sound very similar. I didn't feel a sense of urgency or make much of a connection with Elisabetta. I guess i like my heroine's with a bit more spunk, like Birdie in Catherine Called Birdie. I understand the author has to be historically accurate and maybe there wasn't a lot of excitement that she could have worked in without stretching the truth too much.

Anyhow, it could just be me. It seems everyone else enjoyed it immensely, so it's worth giving a shot. Just wasn't my cup of tea. I would recommend reading the sample first. It gives you a good idea of the tone of the book.


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The Smile Donna Jo Napoli 9780525479994 Books Reviews

I have read quite a few of Donna Jo Napoli novels and she has yet to dissapoint. This story is simple yet deep and I found it hard to put down. You really get to know the main character and cheer her on in her life's journey.
As with all Donna Jo Napoli books I have read there is no happy ending. But with all Napoli books I have read it is one that stays with you after you finish reading it. The smile is probably one of the better Napoli books but I honestly think all of her YA books are amazing. Well reccomended.
I would give it 5 stars as it is a very good historical fiction but I didn't find it appropriate for 7th grade level (as recommended here). There is so much sexual content that I finished it (because it is an excellent story otherwise) but my children didn't. Glad I previewed it for them.
On a recent trip to Italy we had to choose books that could be enjoyed by an 11 year old, her Mom and grandma. This book was everyone's favorite! In fact Donna Jo Napoli's books are fabulous at any age! Wonderful historical fiction, she is my favorite!
To be honest, I didn't really like this book. The pacing was odd, and there were a lot of short sentences that didn't explain as much as they could have. First person is pretty hard to write, and there was something strange about this story that didn't quite cut it. I didn't particularily like Elisabetta's character either, she seemed a bit whiny, and her feelings were unreasonable at times. I was required to read this for a school book group, good for learning more about Italy in the Renaissance, but otherwise I would not suggest this book, and don't read it to kids who are younger than 12.
If you like reading about Italian history or the customs and daily lives of the well-off typical Italian family, this is a good read. The romance isnt forced or the highlight of the story, the things unfolding around Betta make you turn the pages faster than you would think from the cover. Ive reccomended this book to all of my friends, I discovered it in Highschool and its always been a favorite. If you like it I reccomend Romeo's ExRosalines Story by Lisa Fielder or any of the Historical Fiction Novels about royal women by Carolyn Meyer. This is the first book I ever read more than once, and trust me its almost as good the second time as it is the first. I cant praise this book enough, BUY IT.
As I middle-school English teacher, I had the joy of introducing this book to my students this fall. Our school had selected the book because of the connection to fine art, but I was pleased that the book delivered something much more intesting--the story of a young noble lady during the Italian Renaissance. My students cheered for Elisabetta's pursuit of marriage for love. They saw how the life of a woman during this time period was based almost solely upon her marriage. Middle-school girls will find this story especially interesting because most of the story takes place when the main character and narrator is close to their ages. The boys who read the book also enjoyed it because of its engaging story and the attitude of the narrator. I also kept telling them that they were getting a rare inside view of the mind of a teenage girl. Overall, I recommend this book to young adult readers. My only complaint (and the complaint of my students) is the ending, but I won't spoil it for those who are about to pick up this book.
I like many of Donna's books, especially "Bound" but this one just didn't hold my interest. It felt like some parts dragged a bit and sometimes i had a hard time remembering who was who because some of the names sound very similar. I didn't feel a sense of urgency or make much of a connection with Elisabetta. I guess i like my heroine's with a bit more spunk, like Birdie in Catherine Called Birdie. I understand the author has to be historically accurate and maybe there wasn't a lot of excitement that she could have worked in without stretching the truth too much.

Anyhow, it could just be me. It seems everyone else enjoyed it immensely, so it's worth giving a shot. Just wasn't my cup of tea. I would recommend reading the sample first. It gives you a good idea of the tone of the book.