“The strong narrative flow and exquisite use of poetic and lyrical language draws the reader into the vibrant folds of this novel, and creates compassionate connections with the characters that often took my breath away, made my heart stop. The novel reminds us of the complexity of the human condition, of the necessity of challenging the patriarchal and political status quo, and of the complex challenges that originate for women of first- and second-generation immigrant families, and even subsequent ones, from their birth places.”
— Erika Hasebe-Ludt
“Be prepared to be transported into the world of Southern Italy to the sleepy sun drenched village of Aquilonia, a place rich in lies, betrayal, secrets and family tradition. With an engaging voice and a flair for dialogue, Lina Medaglia creates characters and stories, layer after layer that engage and disturb. In the style of Nino Ricci, she paints a vivid portrait of an Italian village and its villagers that you will not forget. A wonderful read by an appealing
storyteller.”
— Maria Coletta McLean, author of My Father Came From Italy.
Thomas Esakin said
Lina,
There is so much more to you than your being a Professor at George Brown College. I found yours an impressive website. Aside from your being an accomplished author (and I enjoyed the clip on your book that i watched on your homepage), I thought the most interesting part of your life for me as discovered on your website was that you write music lyrics, including having done so for a musical. Our multi-dimensional lives are never as uni-dimensional as they so often appear to those people who we simply meet in more thematic settings.
Thanks for sharing your website with me. I enjoyed the opportuity to browse through it.
So…. is there really a “curse of the Giganteschis” (or some other curse-name that was replaced by this name)?
Tom Esakin