Carcanet Collection Series

Pier Paolo Pasolini

In the gritty underbelly of post-war Rome, Tommaso Puzzilli navigates a life defined by petty crime and survival among the city's poorest and most disreputable neighborhoods. This novel plunges readers into the raw, often brutal existence of a young man caught between conflicting ideologies and the desperate pursuit of a better life. Through Tommaso's eyes, the story unflinchingly portrays the harsh realities of poverty, the allure of violence, and the complex social dynamics of a Rome rarely seen. It's a powerful, unflinching look at a world on the margins, exploring themes of identity, loyalty, and the search for meaning in a violent existence.