Review: An enjoyable retelling
Rating: 4 out of 5
Date: 08 24, 2013
In this well-written retelling of Alessandro Manzoni's classic 19th century Italian novel I Promessi Sposi, the author has ingeniously and successfully set the action in a new time and place - from 17th century Lombardy to New France in the 18th century. She has been remarkably faithful to the original plot and characters, while fitting the story seamlessly into its new setting.The characters are well developed, and the dialogue is very effective.  I found an important scene of religious conversion to be not only convincing but quite moving - no small accomplishment when writing for a modern audience.Readers will enjoy following these two star-crossed lovers on their paths through peril, misunderstanding, and calamities that crowd in on them, and cheer for their steadfastness and courage.  A very enjoyable read.