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I met Clara for the first time few days ago, when I started reading this wonderful book. She introduced me to some of her friends: Mario, her neighbor, the guys, William, etc. We walked together through the streets of the beautiful Siena, in Tuscany. We cried and laughed together.

Few minutes ago I read the words "The End", I closed the book, and I felt lost. I will deeply miss Clara and her friends. I will remember the warm feeling that this story gave me.

What a fantastic journey this has been!

Clara, thank you for the great things you taught me about life and friendship.Thank you for showing me how important small things and short moments are. Thank you for reminding me that we we should be brave in life and embrace our passions.

Simona, author of this book, thank you for creating Clara and telling us her story. Thank you for giving so much life to all the characters in this book. Thank you for beautifully painting so many magical Italian places. But now, please, go back to work, write another story of Clara, and give us a chance to immerse ourselves one more time into her world.


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Looking for Clara A Novel edition by Simona Grossi Literature Fiction eBooks Reviews

This book, Looking for Clara, is truly beautiful. It is a work of art. I felt I was with Clara and Mario on the cobblestones of Siena, Italy. I could hear her music, I could feel her pain. I'm so sad that it is over. I need more, please! This book will consume you and draw you inside to live and breathe what Clara lives and breathes. Please read it!
I fell in love with Looking for Clara right away, after the first few chapters, and proceeded to finish the entire book in a matter of two days. After reflecting on the story often for the past weeks, I know that its notes will echo in my life for years to come as I return to it again and again… Clara’s story will, of course, be relatable to anyone who has ever felt stuck, lost, adrift. I found myself both mourning with her for her losses and cheering her on with every step of her journey. Often I felt as if my very own losses and triumphs were being mirrored in the pages, and it took my breath away. Of special note is that, as a pianist of 20+ years myself, I was captivated by Grossi’s descriptions of Clara’s music. Grossi’s ability to capture both the intense, ecstatic joy and also the maddening torture of dedicating oneself to the practice and perfection of musical performance was stunning. I consider myself lucky to have gotten to read and be inspired by this beautiful, intricately layered story of self-discovery.
So I'm mainly a reader of mystery/suspense novels. So I'm not pre-disposed to these kind of stories. But boy, did I love it and I truly was impressed . I found it hard to believe that it was written by a first time author. First, it's a great story. It pulls you in, with a heroine that you care deeply about. It educates you about so many things--law, music, Italy. It speaks to you about so many important things--friendship, life, searching for meaning. All without being preachy. In fact, the dialogue is authentic, the prose crisp. Really strong for an established writer--unbelievable for a first timer. I read it in one sitting because I didn't want to put it down--in many ways it became like one of my mystery novels, because I really wanted to find out what happened to Clara. I'll be looking for future books by this author for sure.
In the true spirit of the book, I was compelled to put everything aside and to immerse myself into a vividly crafted world of art, adventure, and self-discovery that is "Looking for Clara." The story follows Clara, a young, introspective attorney who has overcommitted herself to her career and in the process lost touch with her artistic vision and passion. As Clara is faced with the opportunity to detach herself from the constraints of a Big Law career, it becomes clear how multi-faceted, unconventional, and fascinating the heroine truly is.
With the guidance of a wise and endearing elderly man, Mario, Clara begins to discover her own identity, the rich cultural heritage of Italy, and the intersection between the two. A very beautiful and unlikely friendship develops between Mario and Clara, unveiling a world of music, photography, art, and Italian delicacies. Through Simona Grossi’s masterful descriptions and vibrant imagery I felt as if I was in the best imaginable daydream. I could even taste the pizza! And when I thought I had finally figured out the rhythm of events, the story pivoted and threw me into an emotional rollercoaster that could only be constructed through relatable and engaging characters.
"Looking for Clara" is both enchanting and inspiring to anyone, who like the heroine, has ever been stuck in the monotonous sequence of daily life. Embracing the expression, “stop and smell the roses,” "Looking for Clara" suggests stopping for chocolate cake, jazz music, and life’s simple joys. However, the book is more than a lighthearted succession of happy discoveries. It is filled with contrasts that capture the realities of life youth and old age, the simplicity of friendship and the complexity of romantic feelings, vibrant music and reflective silences. In this perfect balance of highs and lows, the brilliant Simona Grossi, finds a way to capture and maintain a reader’s interest from page 1 to 251 (did I mention I couldn't put the book down?). The result is that I did not feel as if I was sitting on my couch and reading a book. No, I was sitting in a flower laden coffeeshop in Italy and listening to an old friend narrate Clara’s life story. A story, which was as sweet and memorable as the raspberry gelato I was sharing with my friend.
A series of journeys, spiritual and physical make up this charmingly written novel. Clara seems to almost find herself, then flees, repeating her arrivals and departures. Music is a core of the story and convincingly speaks to the reader. Strong characters, especially the 80 year old Mario, make this a poignant read. If you haven't visited Sienna or Firenzi, you'll want to after reading this book.
I met Clara for the first time few days ago, when I started reading this wonderful book. She introduced me to some of her friends Mario, her neighbor, the guys, William, etc. We walked together through the streets of the beautiful Siena, in Tuscany. We cried and laughed together.

Few minutes ago I read the words "The End", I closed the book, and I felt lost. I will deeply miss Clara and her friends. I will remember the warm feeling that this story gave me.

What a fantastic journey this has been!

Clara, thank you for the great things you taught me about life and friendship.Thank you for showing me how important small things and short moments are. Thank you for reminding me that we we should be brave in life and embrace our passions.

Simona, author of this book, thank you for creating Clara and telling us her story. Thank you for giving so much life to all the characters in this book. Thank you for beautifully painting so many magical Italian places. But now, please, go back to work, write another story of Clara, and give us a chance to immerse ourselves one more time into her world.