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A review by meghan111
The Solitude of Prime Numbers by Paolo Giordano
3.0
The title of this book is reflected in the story and the characters. Prime numbers are the loneliest numbers, although in rare cases they can occur close together, always separated by a number in between (like 11 and 13). Mattia and Alice are lonely as well, both suffering horrible incidents in their childhood that lead them to self-destructive behaviors. They become friends, but throughout the book one can feel that they are still separated from each other.
This Italian novel is poised to be a major international success in the US, along the lines of [b:The Elegance of the Hedgehog|2967752|The Elegance of the Hedgehog|Muriel Barbery|http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1240508801s/2967752.jpg|1531887]. It's told in alternating points of view between the two main characters, but never feels disjointed; the author maintains a steady emotional hand throughout.
This Italian novel is poised to be a major international success in the US, along the lines of [b:The Elegance of the Hedgehog|2967752|The Elegance of the Hedgehog|Muriel Barbery|http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1240508801s/2967752.jpg|1531887]. It's told in alternating points of view between the two main characters, but never feels disjointed; the author maintains a steady emotional hand throughout.