Description
In this darkly comedic and sharply observed novel, a young woman navigates the suffocating embrace of her eccentric family, whose anxieties and obsessions leave her feeling trapped. As she attempts to forge her own identity and escape their peculiar orbit, she finds herself thwarted by her mother's relentless control and her own burgeoning, often misguided, desires. Through a series of increasingly absurd schemes and a talent for inventive storytelling, she grapples with the complexities of love, independence, and the very nature of reality. This irreverent coming-of-age tale offers a unique perspective on the struggle to become oneself amidst the chaos of family and the search for authentic connection.
Available Editions
paperback
Grove Press
Published Jun 27, 2023
177 pages
ISBN: 9780802162052
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Details
First Published
2023
Language
ita
Translation
From: ita
Content Warnings
Content and trigger warnings for Lost on Me by Veronica Raimo.