--- product_id: 221801212 title: "The Seven or Eight Deaths of Stella Fortuna: A Novel" price: "647697₫" currency: VND in_stock: true reviews_count: 10 url: https://www.desertcart.vn/products/221801212-the-seven-or-eight-deaths-of-stella-fortuna-a-novel store_origin: VN region: Vietnam --- # The Seven or Eight Deaths of Stella Fortuna: A Novel **Price:** 647697₫ **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** The Seven or Eight Deaths of Stella Fortuna: A Novel - **How much does it cost?** 647697₫ with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.vn](https://www.desertcart.vn/products/221801212-the-seven-or-eight-deaths-of-stella-fortuna-a-novel) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description desertcart.com: The Seven or Eight Deaths of Stella Fortuna: A Novel: 9780062862839: Grames, Juliet: Books Review: Excellent novel - This book was fast paced. I read it in 2 days and I haven't been able to finish a book once started in a year. What appeals to me was everything. I enjoyed the scenery of the Calabrian hillsides because my parents came from a few miles away from Ievola. I enjoyed the spurts of the Calabrese language, as I grew up with that very same language. I enjoyed the time period as it reflex the time period of my parents and grandparents. The hardship of leaving love ones behind as emigrating to America was true to my family stories. The hardship of learning new cultures and language hits home also. This book reads like a true story account. The characters are so well developed that they seem real. I often wondered how the entire family slept in one bed. I asked my Mom about that, she just shrugged. The evil eye parts were familiar to me too, as I learned the antidote prayers on Christmas Eve, as that is the only day it can be taught. And best of all, the hospitality, opening your home to visitors, everyone was welcome. Thank you for writing this book Juliet Grames. If you have another one like this, I'll read it! Review: A Depressing Story - After reading several reviews, from those with Italian heritages, stating this book accurately depicts what life was like for many old world Italians who emigrated to America, I have to assume it is a reliable historical description of that time period and the experience of one such family; but I found the story depressing. I'm not sure how anyone can describe this as an "enjoyable read". There's not much "enjoyable" about this story. Interesting? Yes. Enjoyable? No. Despite its depressing storyline, it is well written and apparently gives us a true picture of the difficulties encountered by this Italian family as they struggled with their old-world way of life in their small village in Italy to their life in America under the strict rule of 'the man of the house' and their cultural norms that limited women's freedoms and protection from domestic violence. The main character is Stella. She is a troubled individual that can never find happiness in her oppressed world. She is terribly abused by her father and develops a hatred for men. She lives an unfulfilled life and ends up a bitter alcoholic. If you're looking for a story with a happy ending, this is not the book for you. ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Best Sellers Rank | #211,680 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #1,999 in Coming of Age Fiction (Books) #4,252 in Women's Domestic Life Fiction #7,626 in Literary Fiction (Books) | | Customer Reviews | 4.2 4.2 out of 5 stars (2,536) | | Dimensions | 5 x 1 x 7.75 inches | | Edition | Later Printing | | ISBN-10 | 0062862839 | | ISBN-13 | 978-0062862839 | | Item Weight | 12 ounces | | Language | English | | Print length | 464 pages | | Publication date | April 28, 2020 | | Publisher | Ecco | ## Images ![The Seven or Eight Deaths of Stella Fortuna: A Novel - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81og6c1NT7L.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Excellent novel *by M***R on March 8, 2021* This book was fast paced. I read it in 2 days and I haven't been able to finish a book once started in a year. What appeals to me was everything. I enjoyed the scenery of the Calabrian hillsides because my parents came from a few miles away from Ievola. I enjoyed the spurts of the Calabrese language, as I grew up with that very same language. I enjoyed the time period as it reflex the time period of my parents and grandparents. The hardship of leaving love ones behind as emigrating to America was true to my family stories. The hardship of learning new cultures and language hits home also. This book reads like a true story account. The characters are so well developed that they seem real. I often wondered how the entire family slept in one bed. I asked my Mom about that, she just shrugged. The evil eye parts were familiar to me too, as I learned the antidote prayers on Christmas Eve, as that is the only day it can be taught. And best of all, the hospitality, opening your home to visitors, everyone was welcome. Thank you for writing this book Juliet Grames. If you have another one like this, I'll read it! ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ A Depressing Story *by P***R on April 10, 2025* After reading several reviews, from those with Italian heritages, stating this book accurately depicts what life was like for many old world Italians who emigrated to America, I have to assume it is a reliable historical description of that time period and the experience of one such family; but I found the story depressing. I'm not sure how anyone can describe this as an "enjoyable read". There's not much "enjoyable" about this story. Interesting? Yes. Enjoyable? No. Despite its depressing storyline, it is well written and apparently gives us a true picture of the difficulties encountered by this Italian family as they struggled with their old-world way of life in their small village in Italy to their life in America under the strict rule of 'the man of the house' and their cultural norms that limited women's freedoms and protection from domestic violence. The main character is Stella. She is a troubled individual that can never find happiness in her oppressed world. She is terribly abused by her father and develops a hatred for men. She lives an unfulfilled life and ends up a bitter alcoholic. If you're looking for a story with a happy ending, this is not the book for you. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ I’d definitely recommend this book! *by A***Z on July 23, 2019* I never heard of Juliet Grames before- now I’ll look for her name constantly This is her first novel, and I honesty can’t wait for the next one! It is the best book I have ever read in my entire 70+ years of life. The writing is beautiful, the story is extraordinary, the characters so unforgettable, and the knowledge Grames exhibited about the Italian culture, religion, and superstitions are astounding. It is a book that I would start a book-club just to discuss. It is a book that I would not lend to even my dearest friend because I wouldn’t want to risk not getting it back. It is a book that made me laugh, made me so angry, made me think about things in ways I never did before, made me burst out crying in tears, and made me miss my own Italian ancestors who lived in and then immigrated from those same villages so very, very much. So, yes- I would highly recommend this book. --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.vn/products/221801212-the-seven-or-eight-deaths-of-stella-fortuna-a-novel](https://www.desertcart.vn/products/221801212-the-seven-or-eight-deaths-of-stella-fortuna-a-novel) --- *Product available on Desertcart Vietnam* *Store origin: VN* *Last updated: 2026-05-15*