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Me and You

By Niccolo Ammaniti
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Me and You by Niccolò Ammaniti is a compelling tale about a fourteen-year-old boy named Lorenzo who pretends to go on a ski trip to fit in with his peers. Instead, he secretly hides in his family’s cellar for a week, only to unexpectedly encounter his half-sister, Olivia. Their time together reveals personal vulnerabilities and leads to a meaningful bond.
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If you appreciate stories that explore themes of isolation, family, and unexpected connections, you might enjoy this book. It delves into the complexities of human relationships with a focus on the emotional journey of its characters. This tale may captivate you with its combination of introspection and poignant storytelling.

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Lorenzo has a few issues. They include the fact that he doesn't have, or want, any friends. Because this is making his parents unhappy, he tells them he has been invited on a skiing holiday with a group from school. In fact, he is planning to spend the week happily ensconced in the cellar of their apartment building with a supply of canned tuna.

Then his estranged older sister Olivia turns up in the cellar with some issues of her own. Over the next few days, as Lorenzo helps her through her heroin withdrawal, they form an intense bond. And Olivia reveals some secrets that the family have kept from Lorenzo.

Niccolo Ammaniti has been described as 'the best novelist of his generation'. With this breathtaking novel, he has produced a small masterpiece.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781921758775

Publisher: Text Publishing

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 30 January 2012

Country: Australia

Imprint: The Text Publishing Company

Contributors:

  • Translated by Kylee Doust

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Width: 129.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 250g

Pages: 128

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