Alina Pawłowska-Zampino Books

Gemma, la protagonista, nonostante il tempo sia trascorso, trascinandosi via le orme del passato, cambiando i volti delle persone e la conformazione delle strade, decide di partire per Sarajevo con il figlio, andando incontro alla sua storia, quella che la Mazzantini ci racconta in maniera impeccabile, facendo salti spazio-temporali e nella mente della donna.

A modern masterpiece from one of Italy's most acclaimed authors, My Brilliant Friend is a rich, intense and generous hearted story about two friends, Elena and Lila. Ferrante's inimitable style lends itself perfectly to a meticulous portrait of these two women that is also the story of a nation and a touching meditation on the nature of friendship. Through the lives of these two women, Ferrante tells the story of a neighbourhood, a city and a country as it is transformed in ways that, in turn, also transform the relationship between her two protagonists.

The narrative delves into the life of Benito Mussolini, portraying his transformation from a charismatic leader to a notorious dictator. It explores the emergence of fascism in Italy, offering a gripping historical account of the socio-political climate that enabled his rise to power. Through Mussolini's perspective, readers gain insight into the complexities of his character and the era, making it a compelling exploration of ambition, ideology, and the consequences of authoritarian rule.

Since publishing his searing expose of their criminal activities, the author has received so many death threats from the Camorra that he has been assigned police protection. In pursuit of his subject, Saviano worked as an assistant at a Chinese textile manufacturer and on the construction site, both controlled by "the System".