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Set in 1930s Italy, the story revolves around an unbreakable friendship between two young girls from contrasting backgrounds. As they confront sexism, prejudice, and injustice, their bond empowers them to challenge societal norms. The narrative captures the spirit of resilience and rebellion, reminiscent of the themes found in Elena Ferrante's acclaimed works, highlighting the transformative power of friendship amidst adversity.
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The Cursed Friend, Beatrice Salvioni
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- Released
- 2024
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- Title
- The Cursed Friend
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Beatrice Salvioni
- Publisher
- HarperCollins Publishers
- Released
- 2024
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 240
- ISBN13
- 9780008694692
- Series
- Tags
- Fiction, Historical Fiction, Friendship, Southern Europe, Italy, Coming Of Age, Italian Literature, Fascism, Disrupted Youth
- First published
- 2021
- Original title
- La Malnata
- Rating
- 3.8 out of 5
- Description
- Set in 1930s Italy, the story revolves around an unbreakable friendship between two young girls from contrasting backgrounds. As they confront sexism, prejudice, and injustice, their bond empowers them to challenge societal norms. The narrative captures the spirit of resilience and rebellion, reminiscent of the themes found in Elena Ferrante's acclaimed works, highlighting the transformative power of friendship amidst adversity.