Review: Dating da Vinci
Ramona is a young widow who is stuck in her grief. She is having trouble moving on with her life. She teaches English as a Second Language at a local culture center and when the new semester starts she encounters a young Italian immigrant, Leonardo da Vinci who will change her life.
da Vinci (as she calls him) needs a place to stay, so Ramona allows him to live in the studio in her backyard. She finds herself daydreaming about him and before she knows it they are in a relationship. Things are great at first, but then Ramona starts to feel like she is being used, and little things about da Vinci start to bother her.
Along with all of that, Ramona has to deal with her two young sons, her overbearing sister, her parents, her late husband’s mother and her friends. Not to mention the fact that she’s working on her doctoral dissertation in linguistics. Everyone’s lives are entangled, resulting in an entertaining read.
I enjoyed Dating da Vinci by Malena Lott, even though it is somewhat predictable. I thought Malena did an excellent job describing Ramona’s grief, and I found myself rooting for Ramona. I think this book made me better understand how a grieving spouse feels.
Malena Lott is a brand and marketing consultant. She is married and has three children. Her favorite book is A Prayer for Owen Meany by John Irving. Dating da Vinci is her second novel.
This is a really good review. I’ve been wondering about this book. This would definitely make a good vacation read.
I also read and reviewed this book. Here’s my review if you are interested:
http://anovelmenagerie.com/ghost/2008/12/19/book-review-dating-da-vinci/
I liked it, however wasn’t “wowwed” by it.
Sheri
hmmm…heard a lot about this book. Like the title and the cover too…
I enjoyed this one as well!
My gosh, you read fast!! What is this, review number three this week. I’m the “Pokey Little Puppy” compared to you!
I remember thinking…”eh, maybe” when this one came up, but then I promptly forgot about it. Sounds interesting!
Sounds like a nice vacation read. I’ve been curious about it.
I have this on my BookMooch wishlist! 🙂 Perhaps it will show up soon!
I enjoyed reading this one too.
Nice review! I’ve gone back and forth on whether I want to read this one or not.
I enjoyed this one as well. It covered more of the grieving process than what I thought it would – a little more than a straight ‘chick lit’ book.
I really want to read and review this one! It sounds good. Very nice review!
Nice review Kathy. I enjoyed this book too although yes it was predictable but these kind normally are. It was an easy read and I really liked the character of Ramona.
I am sorry…I can’t read any book with da Vinci in the title…just can’t. 😉
I love your reviews. This is one I passed up because I had too many in the pile, but it sounds like a great read.
Nice review….looks like an interesting book…
Hi there! I landed here by random hopping…your weblog and your writings are very simple and the best..liked it very much 🙂
I was just thinking about what I was going to get my friend for her birthday and this book sounds right up her alley. Thanks for the great review, Kathy.
I’ve heard several people say it’s very predictable. It doesn’t really sound like my cup of tea anyway 😦
My friend has that book.
I kindof liked this, but it was too much to handle for me most of the time. I felt that she was trying to hard to be something that she wasn’t….but maybe that was the point.
Great review!
Sounds like an interesting book. I’ve heard a lot of good things about it. Great review!
I really don’t mind predictable books. After a very intense one, it’s a relaxing change.