Sicilian Summer: A Story of Honour, Religion and the Perfect Cassata

by Brian Johnston

Irresistible and delicious, this multifaceted travelogue delves deep into summer in Sicily--complete with all the passion, power, politics, and pasta of the Italian island. After accepting an invitation to attend a confirmation in Sicily, author Brian Johnston naively expects little more than the chance to immerse himself in genuine southern Italian hospitality and, of course, the vibrant tastes, smells, flavors, and rituals of Sicilian food. What...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1741147352
• ISBN13: 9781741147353
• Release Date: February 2007
• Publisher: Allen & Unwin
• Length: 300 Pages
• Weight: 0.65 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 5.2" x 7.8"

Customer Reviews

The Best Book About Sicily and the Most Interesting

Knowing that we were going to Sicily, about 5 years ago I began to read books to know what to expect both historically and culturally. There is a wealth of books to be read, both fiction and non-fiction, many by famous authors of the past and present. All of them were informative and of interest to a potential tourist regarding places to visit and/or to learn about "the Sicilian character." But Brian Johnston's book, bought recently, was everything I most enjoy in a book, whether fiction or non-fiction. We went to Sicily 3 years ago, and having been to most of the places he writes about, it was wonderful to be reminded of all of the details he noticed that you never learn from a guidebook. The underlying story about the family with whom he stayed described the thinking and customs that make Sicilians unique, and the suspense he built made it read like fiction. What an interesting writing style he has, and how glad I am to own the book (which now knowing how it ends can be re-read more slowly) and will use it for future reference. But be warned--the delicious meals and recipes Mr. Johnston describes will keep you constantly hungry and you'll find yourself in the kitchen, trying them out. Sicily is very special and so is this book.

cicilian summer

I bought this book not knowing exactly what it was I though it was a light hearted book of travels like Brian Thacker writes it is not. All the smae it was interesting but not my kind of book.