Genre fiction
Bea lives in Geneva and has to deal with a harsh companion: grief. Her brother Edo, a young architect, fell ill, and the news, announced too late, was followed by a death that came too soon. Her whole family seems to be in a state of confusion that Bea is unable to stem: her grandmother, once the pillar of that small world, shows for the first time the fragile side of her age; her mother chooses a departure that feels like abandonment; her cousin Lili embraces a happiness that comes at a high price. Moreover, a few months after Edo’s death, his partner Matti finds himself faced with an unexpected legacy that casts a shadow over the last months of the young man’s life. Why didn’t Edo tell the truth, even to the people who mattered most to him? Is it essential to know the truth in order to continue loving him? As Bea and Matti try to unravel this mystery, their path crosses that of Nico, an Alzheimer’s researcher under investigation who needs their help. Will they find a way out, or will everything go adrift?
Chiara Fiorentini questions the time that begins after loss: how can we truly say goodbye to someone who is no longer with us, how can we cherish what we have received without inevitably becoming stuck in the past? How can we survive the things that have hurt us, and the harm we have caused others?
Synopsis source: 66thand2nd.com
Publication date: 24 January 2025
Chiara Fiorentini is an Italian writer who made her debut with short stories published in magazines such as ‘tina, L’inquieto, Inutile and Malgrado le Mosche. In 2025, she published her first novel, L’anno che ti ho detto addio (66thand2nd), an intense story that deals with the theme of family bereavement and untold secrets. Her writing focuses on human relationships and the psychology of her characters, with a strong emotional component. Her texts combine multiple languages and registers, a choice that contributes to a realistic and contemporary narrative. She considers fiction to be a tool for investigating relationships and memory. In addition to fiction, she actively participates in the Italian literary scene through collaborations with blogs and magazines.
