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THE REVIEW
This is a novel. The provocative title (some people wish it were real news) grabs attention. Perhaps selectively: it attracts those who might identify, in whole or in part, with the political ideas developed in this work of fiction.
Published five months ago, the book is set in very recent times, when our dearest current prime minister is once again in power. The protagonist is a 25-year-old who smokes pot, talks with friends about women and politics, frequents social centers, and participates in "red" demonstrations. He gets together with a girl who thinks like him (and in fact, they are always talking about politics). However, he realizes she is hiding something and starts investigating. When he discovers what lies beneath, the story takes a completely different turn, events unfold quickly, and there is no shortage of unexpected plot twists.
How can a rebellious and broke young man hope to make an impact against the society he hates? The ending, hinted at in every chapter, is predictable, but it’s difficult to imagine how it arrives at that point. This is why curiosity grows as the reading progresses. Two hundred forty-six pages will flow increasingly faster.
Nonetheless, the beginning is tiresome: it seems like the description of any young person living a very normal life. Perhaps precisely here, however, lies the most significant criticism of the so-called "system." Giuseppe Caruso, the author, is young but has clear ideas and is not afraid to express them in a politically engaged book, narrating in the first person the difficulties that today’s youth face in finding a stable job suitable to their educational qualifications.
The blame is placed on the "system," which aims at exploiting workers registered with temp agencies. You work as long as the company needs you, then you become unemployed again. Until the next temporary job. Escaping this "system" seems impossible because to survive, one must adapt, and thus become part of it. But what can we do to change things?
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Giuseppe Caruso’s novel centers on a young man grappling with political disillusionment and job instability in modern Italy. The story combines personal struggles with social critique, culminating in unpredictable plot twists. While the opening is slow, the political engagement and realistic portrayal of youth life make it a compelling read. The work critiques temporary employment and systemic exploitation, reflecting challenges faced by today’s youth.
Giuseppe Caruso
Author of the novel "Chi Ha Ucciso Silvio Berlusconi". Described in reviews as young and politically engaged; writes in the first person about youth, activism and precarious employment.01 Reviews
