On Earth as It Is in Heaven

Name: On Earth as It Is in Heaven
Brand: Penguin Random House NZ
SKU: 9781922079374
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A Novel

By Davide Enia

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Summary

On Earth as It Is in Heaven by Davide Enia offers a vivid portrayal of a Sicilian family's multigenerational saga intertwined with the world of boxing. Set in Palermo, the story explores themes of family loyalty, dreams, and the complexities of life, all examined through the lens of a sport that serves as a backdrop to personal and societal struggles.
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Book Hero Magic created this recommendation. While it's new and still learning, it may not be perfect - your feedback is welcome! IS THIS YOUR NEXT READ?

This book may appeal to you if you appreciate a blend of family drama and historical backdrop with powerful emotional depth. Set against the raw and vibrant streets of Palermo, it intricately ties personal struggles and relationships with wider societal issues, providing a moving exploration of resilience, love, and the complexities of humanity.

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There are two of them in the boxing ring. One weighs 145 pounds, stands 5 foot 5, and is twenty-six years old. The other one? Nobody knows his weight and it doesn't matter how tall he is, he'll grow. No one has bandaged his wrists, he's wearing boxing gloves, he's bouncing on his toes in the ring. He's nine years old.

A dark, gripping coming-of-age tale that explores friendship and family, love and betrayal, masculinity and violence. In the early 1980s, Mafia gang wars are tearing the precariously stitched-together city of Palermo apart. A fatherless nine-year-old boy climbs into a boxing ring to face his first opponent.

Davide Enia's sweeping multigenerational saga reaches back to World War II and forward to talented young Davidu's quest to become a champion boxer for his country—a feat that has eluded the other men in his family.

A sensation when published in Italy in 2012, On Earth as It Is in Heaven is at once an intimate account of Sicilian life and devastatingly universal. Translated by Antony Shugaar.

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Davide Enia's On Earth as It Is in Heaven is praised for its vivid characters that feel alive beyond the page, offering a non-traditional coming-of-age experience filled with themes of war, boxing, love, and friendship. Reviewers commend Enia's theatrical and musical background, noting his dynamic, almost lyrical dialogue that captures the rhythms of everyday life. The novel is described as both powerful and visceral, with a compelling narrative set against the backdrop of Palermo's complex history and a unique blend of personal and societal struggles, leaving readers profoundly impacted.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781922079374

Publisher: Text Publishing

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 26 February 2014

Country: Australia

Imprint: The Text Publishing Company

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 25.0mm

Width: 155.0mm

Height: 233.0mm

Weight: 426g

Pages: 352

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