THE SUPREME MACARONI COMPANY

Narrator Cassandra Campbell is matchless in this third segment of the Valentine Roncalli series, which is packed with family antics, laughs—and, most importantly, a wedding, as Valentine finally marries her Italian fiancé, Gianluca Vecchiarelli. Campbell's delivery will make listeners feel as if Valentine is a precious friend—and they’ll want to know everything about her. The rest of the Roncalli family and friends, particularly Dutch, Valentine’s delightful father, are also true to life. Listeners feel privy to their thoughts, arguments, joys, and sorrows. The vignettes about their Italian-American family life and love of mother Italy add to the intimacy. Most enjoyable—Campbell is keenly adept at delivering both the subtle and direct humor that Trigiani sprinkles throughout this fine book. S.G.B. Winner of AudioFile Earphones Award © AudioFile 2013, Portland, Maine [Published: NOVEMBER 2013]