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Awesome story Oscar. I'm catching up on my newsletters and it's great to see that you're pivoting into fiction. You're a natural. Keep at it!

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Loved this Oscar!! Hooked the whole way. Well done!

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Hahahaha wow what a roller coaster ride this was!

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LOL THE FIAT PANDA!!!! Haha loved the cinematic read as always ❤️

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Reading this with my editor hat off and some distance---I love it so much.

You're a great storyteller, my friend. I'm so impressed with you.

The phrase "rent a nonna" makes me laugh. I'll always think of this story when I think of nonnas. You've ruined my image of them in the best way hahaha

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"They’re like small criss-cut fries." 😂

I'm so glad to have read this after reading Gallipoli to Tropea. I could picture this like a movie, and it's so enjoyable to see your fiction writing skills shine.

My partner and I did an Airbnb cooking experience in Florence. We made and ate pasta with a couple from Russia and another from Puerto Rico. Fortunately, we weren't drugged with mysterious mushrooms!

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Awesome read and story, Oscar. Absolutely loved it. And the italy-ness of it is intact and coming across clear and strong. Beautiful!

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This was such a fun read Oscar, I loved the way this story turned out! I would want to do this AirBNB experience except...maybe not the truffles 😂

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