Gr8bookworm

"Just as silly as I remember from watching these back in the 1960's. Definitely not meant to be nominated for any awards. Ridiculous plots; lots of beach scenes; dorky dancing; questionable "acting" by most of the cast. However, Annette Funicello a..." Permalink

"Mankell never ceases to surprise me with his books. This one is about a Swedish woman forced to leave her family's impoverished home as soon as she is eighteen to find her own way in the world. Through an unexpected series of events, she finds her..." Permalink

"While the acting, scenery, and period costumes are great, there isn't much of a plot. Most scenes take place inside a French kitchen, with tributes to all types of cooking. Unless you are into lengthy cooking scenes, avoid this one like the plague." Permalink