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The Eight Mountains
by Paolo Cognetti
5 stars to the enchanting and quietly-written, The Eight Mountains! ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️
Pietro and his parents are from the metropolitan city of Milan, and they vacation in the Dolomites of Italy in a remote village. Pietro’s father is consumed with climbing the tallest peaks, which is difficult for Pietro to understand. While in the shadow of his father, he forms a friendship with Bruno, another child from the village.
Over time, the mountains and his friendship with the steadfast Bruno help to keep Pietro grounded. His life experiences many changes, but the mountains and Bruno are always there for him, unwavering.
Cognetti’s prose, even through translation, is alluring. The mountains themselves become a character in the novel with symbolism to be deciphered.
A story of friendship and family relationships in a glorious alpine setting, The Eight Mountains is a quiet book worthy of a re-read and more reflection.
This book came highly recommended by my friends, Cheri and Angela M. Thank you both for an unforgettable read!
For this and other Traveling Sister Reviews, please visit Brenda and Norma’s fabulous blog: https://twosisterslostinacoulee.com
Thank you to Paolo Cognetti, Atria, and Netgalley for the ARC.
Pietro and his parents are from the metropolitan city of Milan, and they vacation in the Dolomites of Italy in a remote village. Pietro’s father is consumed with climbing the tallest peaks, which is difficult for Pietro to understand. While in the shadow of his father, he forms a friendship with Bruno, another child from the village.
Over time, the mountains and his friendship with the steadfast Bruno help to keep Pietro grounded. His life experiences many changes, but the mountains and Bruno are always there for him, unwavering.
Cognetti’s prose, even through translation, is alluring. The mountains themselves become a character in the novel with symbolism to be deciphered.
A story of friendship and family relationships in a glorious alpine setting, The Eight Mountains is a quiet book worthy of a re-read and more reflection.
This book came highly recommended by my friends, Cheri and Angela M. Thank you both for an unforgettable read!
For this and other Traveling Sister Reviews, please visit Brenda and Norma’s fabulous blog: https://twosisterslostinacoulee.com
Thank you to Paolo Cognetti, Atria, and Netgalley for the ARC.