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Clash of Civilizations Over an Elevator in Piazza Vittorio by Amara Lakhous

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Delightful book you can tear through in a weekend. Perfect to read before a trip to Rome!

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clownmommy2mo ago

i don’t even know how i ended up with this book but every couple years i remember how good it was. it’s a satirical italian murder mystery but feels like a true slice of life story in a small tight knit neighborhood. the book tackles prejudice and xenophobia in a way that never feels heavy handed or makes it any less fun of a read. it’s funny and intimate and just the right amount of strange

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Clash of Civilizations Over an Elevator in Piazza Vittorio

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clownmommy

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“i don’t even know how i ended up with this book but every couple years i remember how good it was. it’s a satirical italian murder mystery but feels like a true slice of life story in a small tight knit neighborhood. the book tackles prejudice and xenophobia in a way that never feels heavy handed or makes it any less fun of a read. it’s funny and intimate and just the right amount of strange”

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