The Melody

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Alfred Busi, a reclusive musician grieving his wife's death, faces a mysterious attack by an unknown assailant that ignites local rumors about an ancient race in the nearby forest. His experience becomes a catalyst for controversy in his small Mediterranean town, as it stirs debates about the growing impoverished population. Through vivid and elegant prose, Jim Crace explores themes of isolation, community transformation, and the search for meaning in the face of uncertainty, as Busi reflects on his life amidst societal upheaval.