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Rococo: A Novel Audiobook
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NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • “Eccentric, unpredictable, entertaining . . . This novel is a treat.”—The Boston Globe Bartolomeo di Crespi is the acclaimed interior decorator—not to mention the most eligible bachelor—in Our Lady of Fatima, New Jersey. From the dazzling shores of the Garden State to the legendary fabric houses of New York City, from the prickly purveyors of fine art in London to the Mediterranean coast of Italy, Bartolomeo is on a mission to bring talent, sophistication, and his aesthetic vision to his hometown. So when the renovation of the local church is scheduled, he assumes there is only one man to oversee the job. Recruiting an artist and a stained-glass artisan to help with the project— two handsome men who create romantic mayhem among Bartolomeo’s sister, his erstwhile fiancée, and all the other lovelorn ladies of OLOF—Bartolomeo struggles to create art while remaining the steadfast linchpin of the volatile di Crespi clan. Together, Bartolomeo and his team will do more than blow the dust off the old Fatima frescoes—they will turn the town upside down, challenge the faithful, and restore hope where there once was none. Praise for Rococo “A veritable crazy quilt of quirky Italian Americans . . .Trigiani weaves all [the] subplots together with wonderful ease.”—Entertainment Weekly “A summer must-read. . . a hilarious mix of. . . humor, lust, [and] family dynamics.”—The Hartford Courant “An artfully designed tale [with] characters so lively they bounce off the page [and] wit so subtle that even the best jokes seem effortless.”—People
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"I have to admit, of all the Adriana Trigiani books I've read, this is probably my least favorite. I wasn't able to relate to the characters--I kept wanting them to come to life on the page as Trigiani's characters usually do, but they didn't. In addition, the storyline itself wasn't quite as engaging as those in her other novels, and there were few surprises. That being said, I still enjoyed the read. I loved Bartolomeo's interior design career and the detailed description of his rooms, of fabrics and pieces of furniture--a true creative talent of Trigiani."
— Caroline (4 out of 5 stars)
Rococo Listener Reviews
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" Not as good as the Stone Gap books, but interesting from a Jersey perspective. Unfortunately, the geography was all off, and the Tick Tock Diner is NOT on Route 35! "
— Jaycee, 2/15/2014 -
" My favorite of all of Trigiani's books. The main character is a man - a decorator - hired to decorate the town church for a huge celebration. Laugh along and see the way the wacky and endearing construction crew gets along and tries to change their corner of the world. "
— Jenn, 2/15/2014 -
" i like a book that makes me laugh outloud "
— Lori, 1/31/2014 -
" Not her fastest read but I stayed with it to the end. As with all her books you get to know the characters well, and want to find out what happens to them no matter how mundane the outcome. Quarky, but not her best. "
— Genevra, 1/18/2014 -
" It was good, but I liked her newer books better. The main character, "B" just seemed so angry all the time. I did try the recipe for Our Lady of (Drown Your) Sorrows Cake with Heavenly Frosting and that was fabulous! "
— Karen, 1/16/2014 -
" Delightfully funny, this book had me laughing out loud. Revolving around a wonderful cast of characters, this story of family and fashion (interior design) is descriptively written, down to the last gold leaf on the church ceiling. Trigiani once again gets my kudos as a master storyteller. "
— Lisa, 1/14/2014 -
" I love all books "Trigiani" "
— Madeline, 1/4/2014 -
" Give me interior decorating details down to the ottoman embellishment, a cast of motley characters with strength, conviction and sass...add in artists, frescos, glass, stone and the spririt of community...I was completely transported and transfixed. Loved this quirky, heartfelt snapshot of life. "
— Jude, 12/10/2013 -
" One of the edgier of the Trigiani books I've read, but still has that good old Italian combination of bickering, recipes, and a happy ending. My mom and I love to pass these books around. "
— Jennifer, 11/22/2013 -
" I may be a bit bias being a decorator...I was woven into the fabric of the story from page one. "
— Charise, 11/12/2013 -
" A light and fun read. I listened on CD and the narrator was perfect. The main character is so likable and his experiences very true and touching. "
— Laura, 10/29/2013 -
" A fun beach type read. I particularly enjoyed reading all the parts about interior design. "
— Mimi, 8/19/2013 -
" My first experience with Trigiani and it was a delightful one! I felt as if she were explaining my Italian-American upbringing. Many "lol" moments in this piece of literature. Still chick lit but has a lot of soul! "
— Tina, 5/25/2013 -
" This book did very little for me . . . it was kind of cheesy, almost stereotypical in its depictions of the characters, and there really wasn't much point to the story. Definitely not something I'd recommend. "
— Alia, 12/11/2012 -
" Not one of her very best novels. "
— Brandy, 10/26/2012 -
" I love Trigliani's characters, and while this one is not one of her best attempts; it is a fun read. "
— Loretta, 8/16/2012 -
" Bartolomeo dicrespi, a bachelor interior decorator from Our Lady of Fatima, NJ, achieves his dream of renovating his beloved local Catholic Church. Hilarious. "
— Kitty, 2/19/2012 -
" This book was too catholic for me. I love her other books though. "
— Donnaelrick, 12/30/2011 -
" Wasn't in the mood for this book - didn't read much of it. "
— Karen, 10/19/2011 -
" This falls in my beach read category...it was lighthearted and fun, but it just never reached as far as it could. "
— Jen, 10/17/2011 -
" Not nearly as good as Lucia, Lucia. "
— Jeanne, 8/27/2011 -
" Unlike the other books of hers I've read, I didn't enjoy this one. "
— Sarah, 8/11/2011 -
" Loved this book. Just broke me up. Great read "
— Susan, 7/17/2011 -
" No way to compare, but I'm glad I listened to the audio book version. Written from the male perspective, it was good to hear it in a male voice. Entertaining. Some good "messages" about family and love. "
— Jeanie, 7/9/2011 -
" I rated this a two because I don't ever remember reading anything less than a three! Loved Trigiani's other books, but this one I wasted my money on! "
— Lynn, 6/22/2011 -
" Cute book but as I got into it I realized it's set in 1970, which brought back some memories! "
— Teresa, 5/29/2011 -
" This book was too catholic for me. I love her other books though. "
— Donnaelrick, 5/5/2011 -
" Not nearly as good as Lucia, Lucia. "
— Jeanne, 4/22/2011 -
" B. is an interior decorator and the bachelor of the family. Recipes in the story, Italian family and all kinds of conflict, romance, and chaos. Good story. Enjoy this author! "
— Sandy, 4/10/2011 -
" Worth reading, but my least favorite from Adriana Trigiani. "
— Julie, 3/14/2011 -
" amusing quick read with an unfortunately speedy conclusion. like Janet Evanovich with an interior designer: Jersey, Italian, outrageous. "
— Kelly, 2/13/2011 -
" Really like it - this was an easy, fun book with lots of fabric and colors (literally.) Just what I hoped. "
— Amanda, 2/11/2011 -
" Eh. Nice little story, but I was not too impressed. "
— Ellen, 2/2/2011 -
" I was in need of an audiobook to listen to, randomly chose this off the shelf, and struck gold. Both funny and heartwarming. An enjoyable listen. "
— Kara, 2/1/2011 -
" I just love Adriana Trigiani, cannot get enough of her writing. "
— Ada, 1/21/2011 -
" I nice quick escape to another place. "
— Katie, 11/27/2010
About Adriana Trigiani
Adriana Trigiani is an award-winning playwright, television writer, and documentary filmmaker. The author of the bestselling Big Stone Gap series, she also wrote the bestselling memoir Don’t Sing at the Table and the young-adult novels Viola in Reel Life and Viola in the Spotlight. Her books have been published in thirty-six countries around the world. She wrote and directed the film version of her novel Big Stone Gap.
About Stephen Hoye
Stephen Hoye has worked as a professional actor in London and Los Angeles for more than thirty years. Trained at Boston University and the Guildhall in London, he has acted in television series and six feature films and has appeared in London’s West End. His audiobook narration has won him fifteen AudioFile Earphones Awards.