The Eight Mountains: A Novel
A semi-autobiographical novel that follows friendship from childhood through the mountains, reflecting on growth, belonging, and father-son ties. It traces the passing of time and the depth of human relationships against a landscape that is both harsh and beautiful.
Work Information
Mountains and friendship slowly shape the outline of a life.
Set against mountain landscapes, the novel quietly traces friendship, father-son ties, and the passage of growing up. The severity and intimacy of nature mirror the characters’ inner lives.
Book Information
- Publisher
- Atria Books
- Published
- 2018-03-20
- Pages
- 224 pages
- Language
- 英語
- Size
- 13.97 x 2.03 x 21.27 cm
- ISBN-13
- 9781501169885
- ISBN-10
- 1501169882
- Price
- 3935 JPY
- Category
- 洋書/Literature & Fiction/Genre Fiction/Coming of Age
“A fine book, a rich, achingly painful story that is made for all of us who have ever felt a hunger for the mountains. Few books have so accurately described the way stony heights can define one's sense of joy and rightness. And it is an exquisite unfolding of the deep way humans may love one another.” —Annie Proulx For fans of Elena Ferrante and Paulo Coelho comes the international sensation about the friendship between two young Italian boys from different backgrounds and how their connection evolves and challenges them throughout their lives. Pietro is a lonely boy living in Milan. With his parents becoming more distant each day, the only thing the family shares is their love for the mountains that surround Italy. While on vacation at the foot of the Aosta Valley, Pietro meets Bruno, an adventurous, spirited local boy. Together they spend many summers exploring the mountains’ meadows and peaks and discover the similarities and differences in their lives, their backgrounds, and their futures. The two boys come to find the true meaning of friendship and camaraderie, even as their divergent paths in life—Bruno’s in the mountains, Pietro’s across the world—test the strength and meaning of their connection. A modern Italian masterpiece, The Eight Mountains is a lyrical coming-of-age story about the power of male friendships and the enduring bond between fathers and sons. “There are no more universal themes than those of the landscape, friendship, and becoming adults, and Cognetti’s writing becomes classical (and elegant) to best tell this story…a true novel by a great writer" ( Rolling Stone Italia ).
Paolo Cognetti is an Italian writer, novelist, and editor from Milan. He divides his time between the city and his cabin in the Italian Alps. He is the author of The Wild Boy and The Eight Mountains , an international sensation that won Italy's Strega Prize and the French Prix Médicis étranger.
Reviews
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Beautiful novel
Loved every word. Incredible story. Highly recommend. I’d first read his novel “the lovers” (my favourite of his work) which propelled me into this story and his other autobiographical piece, without ever reaching the summit. 10/10
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Gary
Great book thanks
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Great book
The book arrived as foreseen and well packed. It is a great book. I read it in French and I loved it. I bought it as a gift for a British friend. Recommended!!
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Awesome book
Awesome book :)
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A great read
The sort of book that when you read it you want to linger over every page. As a fast reader, I had to force myself to slow down and enjoy almost every sentence. The film surely will never be able to encapsulate the charm and profundity of this glorious writing.