Six Days In Rome

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In Six Days In Rome, a young woman embarks on a solitary journey through the enchanting streets of Rome, navigating the city's art, culture, and her personal reflections. As she explores, she contemplates past relationships and her own identity, finding unexpected moments of connection and self-discovery. This narrative beautifully weaves together the allure of the city with the protagonist's quest for meaning and emotional clarity.
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You might enjoy this book if you're drawn to evocative tales set in enchanting cities, exploring themes of self-discovery and personal growth. With its rich atmospheric details, it offers a deep dive into art, love, and the search for identity amidst the picturesque backdrop of Rome.

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Six Days In Rome

A young artist travels to Rome to heal a broken heart in this visceral, decadent and deeply evocative debut novel.

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'A stunning writer and a brilliant transporting experience' Lisa Taddeo, bestselling author of Three Women and Animal

'Sensorial as hell... An ode to funky wine labels, good taste, and true inspiration, Francesca Giacco has penned a stunningly cool and stylish debut' Paul Beatty, Man Booker Prize winning author of The Sellout

'If Sally Rooney and Frances Mayes co-wrote a novel in an Airbnb near the Spanish Steps, it might read something like Six Days in Rome' David Ebershoff, bestselling author of The Danish Girl

Emilia, an artist, arrives in Rome alone. What was supposed to be a romantic trip has, with the sudden end of her relationship, become a solitary one.

Six days lie ahead. She wanders the streets, surrendering herself to the music, food and beauty of the city.

But when she meets John, an American living out a seemingly idyllic existence in Rome, their instant connection challenges how she sees her past, her family and herself. As their intimacy deepens, can Emilia begin to imagine life anew?

Visceral, decadent and deeply evocative, Six Days in Rome is a novel about reckoning with complex pasts and choices made - and finding what you didn't know you were looking for.

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Francesca Giacco's debut novel is praised for its evocative prose and richly detailed setting, offering readers a vivid, sensory experience of Rome. Reviews highlight the book's exploration of heartbreak, identity, and belonging, drawing comparisons to works by Sally Rooney and Frances Mayes for its introspective and observant style. Critics commend its ability to transport readers, likening it to a literary travelogue that captures emotional depth alongside the stunning Roman backdrop.

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ISBN: 9781472295859

Publisher: Headline Publishing Group

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 18 August 2022

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Headline Review

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 22.0mm

Width: 128.0mm

Height: 196.0mm

Weight: 200g

Pages: 288

About the Author

Francesca Giacco is a graduate of Barnard College and the MFA program at Columbia University. She lives in New York. Six Days in Rome is her first novel.

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