Cognetti, Paolo

The Eight Mountains

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ISBN 13:
9781784707064
author:
Cognetti, Paolo
format:
Paperback / softback
publisher:
Vintage
language:
English
Publication Year:
2019
Pages:
272
Dimensions:
19.8 x 12.9 x 1.7 centimetres (0
Genre:
Fiction & Literature, Literary, Fiction & Literature,
Condition:
New
Availability:
Item usually sent within 7 working days
£10.26

Description

The Eight Mountains is a poignant and powerful story of friendship and self-discovery set against the breathtaking backdrop of the Italian Alps. Two boys, from different worlds, form a lifelong bond in a secluded valley, where they learn to navigate the complexities of life and the beauty of the natural world.

As they grow older, their paths diverge, but the memories of their summer adventures remain with them, shaping their lives in profound ways. When one of them returns to the mountains, seeking the freedom and camaraderie he once knew, he is met with a mix of emotions and a deep longing for the past.

This exquisite and achingly painful story explores the human experience, revealing the ways in which our relationships with others and the world around us can shape us into the people we become.

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