I'm Not Scared by Niccolò Ammaniti
Set in a small Italian village during the scorching summer of 1978, this novel tells the story of a 9-year-old boy who discovers a horrific crime being hidden by the adults in his community. The boy, while exploring an abandoned farmhouse, stumbles upon a young boy being held captive in a hole. As he tries to help the captive boy, he is forced to face the moral complexities of his world and the terrifying realization that his own father might be involved in this cruel act. The story is a poignant exploration of innocence, friendship and the loss thereof, and the harsh realities of adulthood.
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- Published
- 2001
- Nationality
- Italian
- Length
- Short
- Pages
- 200-300
- Original Language
- Italian
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- Alternate Titles
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- Eu Não Tenho Medo
- Eu não tenho medo
- Ich habe keine Angst
- Ik ben niet bang
- Io Non Ho Paura
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