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January 1, 1954

Claudio Piersanti crafts narratives that delve into the complexities of human relationships and the inner lives of his characters. His style is often characterized as introspective and poetic, exploring themes of love, identity, and isolation. Piersanti's prose draws readers into profound emotional landscapes where ordinary moments take on dramatic weight. His works are distinguished by meticulously crafted language and a keen insight into the human psyche.

2002
Luisa and the Silence
165 pages
6 hours of reading
4.2(7)Add rating
The novel explores Luisa's quiet life as an aging accountant, marked by her content solitude and daily routines. However, her world shifts dramatically with the intrusion of external chaos and her declining health. Faced with these challenges, she makes the pivotal decision to retire, which plunges her into isolation. As she grapples with depression and the onset of dementia, Luisa confronts the profound silence that follows, highlighting themes of solitude, aging, and the struggle against life's inevitable changes.

Luisa and the Silence