“Totally involving… Bartolomeo is a marvelous narrator, funny, sophisticated, wise … The fun—and this novel is a treat—is in the large cast of characters the author has rounded up. Bartolomeo’s family and friends are eccentric, unpredictable, entertaining. And Trigiani’s detailed descriptions of 1970’s décor are priceless.” —Boston Globe
“[A] kitschy, quaintly amusing Italian-American saga… [B is a] unique and winning protagonist.”
—Kirkus Reviews
“A feel-good story… Plucky… Manages to soothe, in part because of its cozy design talk, and in part because of the likeable, competent B.”
—Publishers Weekly
“A veritable crazy quilt of quirky Italian Americans… Trigiani weaves all these subplots together with wonderful ease; every seam is perfectly straight, every pleat in place. Bartolomeo would expect no less. A-.”
—Entertainment Weekly
“An affectionate celebration of the support we derive from family and community, told with humor and warmth.”
—The Hartford Courant
“Trigiani delivers charming, dependably satisfying books that you know will be stuffed with quirky but likeable characters. … In Rococo, Trigiani delves more deeply than ever into matters of sexuality, faith and family … Trigiani’s fascination with family dynamics shines through loud and clear in her tales of the raucous Italian-American di Crespi clan … Trigiani has spent her career creating interesting, wholly original characters …. Throughout this fast-paced, abundantly charming novel, Trigiani focuses on the things that really matter: family, faith and home. Especially home. It is a deeply rewarding bookthat should make her legions of fans very happy indeed.”
—BookPage
“Truly a rollicking read … The comic prose itself deserves applause … All in good fun.”—Booklist
“Trigiani runs true to form in this confection about Bartolomeo di Crespi, scion of an Italian-American family in Our Lady of Fatima, N.J., and the town’s much-in-demand interior decorator.”
—Democrat and Chronicle (Rochester)
“Another laugh-out-loud page turner by the uncontested Queen of the Blockbusters … [ Rococo ] is as much fun as the author’s previous novels … Her characters spring from their habitats and reflect the idiosyncrasies of each place … There are hilarious encounters here and abroad, with so many colorful citizens darting in and out of the pages that it is impossible to name favorites … Summer is the time for light and frothy fun in the sun. For that, try Rococo.” —Roanoke Times
“Tiramisu for the soul … Trigiani delivers a rich treat of a novel … Trigiani’s writing has a … charm and sweetness … It’s rejuvenating to read a book as light and crisp as Rococo … It’s just a little delight … An authentic sentimental tale, with characters you very quickly adore … The story itself is told with a delicate warmth … All in all, Rococo is like a bubble bath you don’t want to get out of, even when you realize you’re lingering with the last of the suds … As in the best Italian art, a light touch conquers all.”
—The Examiner (Washington)
“Clever … Creating characters so lively they bounce off the page and possessing a wit so subtle that even the best jokes seem effortless, Trigiani is a master storyteller. Equal parts sass and silliness, Rococo is an artfully designed tale with enough brio to make Frank Gehry proud.” —People
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