Enchanting
4 stars
Content warning Read the book and then come back here
This is a lovely book. I'd enjoyed seeing the 1991 film so I bought a second-hand copy of the book.
The writing slowly and gently brings out the characters and shows their magical transformation under the enchantment of the Italian castle that they rent for a month. Each person becomes someone they didn't think they could be, and in some cases someone they used to be but didn't dream of being able to return to.
I think it gives us all an indication that being better people is possible and also there is the possibility of encouraging others to be their best.
Having read the book I'd like t see the film again.