Maurizio Costacurta

Debut novelist and architect; the reviewed book narrates the making of a monument in Rome and interweaves the author's professional life, private relationships and reflections on Italian bureaucracy.

The available review praises Maurizio Costacurta's debut novel for its light, fluid yet substantial prose. The book blends an architect's professional tale with autobiographical flashbacks and reflections on Italian bureaucracy. It culminates in the erection of a real monument near Rome's Ostiense station. The reviewer considers the work a stunning debut.

For:Readers of literary fiction, architecture and design enthusiasts, and those interested in contemporary Italian life and bureaucracy.