Book: A Portrait of Emily Price by Katherine Reay
Reviewed by Book Holds and Jello Molds
Rating: 4/5
A Portrait of Emily Price is a delightful clash between American art restorer Emily and Italian chef Ben Vassallo, the man who steals her heart. Emily is a fixer- she fixes broken objects for her work but also thinks she must fix everything around her. Ben, on the other hand, works from the heart, and sets out to win Emily in the two weeks he is in America. When they spontaneously get married, Ben whisks her off to his Italian home and family, where Emily must figure out her place. This is a sweet story filled with quirky characters and many references to classic literature. The message is there, but Reay keeps it subtle. Overall, a great read for any weekend.