In a tough province in a vice between the allure of Milan and the towering Alps, Margherita discovers that sometimes chosen families and friends can fill the void left by those we are born into. She learns that the unhappiness we come from can turn into the happiness we strive for. Margherita’s world undergoes a seismic shift when her younger brother, Giulio, leaves the family fold for ever. Following this rupture, her mother succumbs to apathy, while her father forms a deep bond with Domenico, a colleague, disappearing for days on end. As Margherita builds an independent adult life, she remains close to her mother and embarks on a physical and emotional journey through time, seeking the moments when their family was happy, and aiming to uncover what shattered that happiness.
A powerful story on the deeply human and political reasons for belonging.
“In her narrative, Carolina Crespi explores the intricate nature of time as it weaves, fractures, and reshapes human connections.” Internazionale
“A profoundly compelling narrative moment: someone vanishes, and those who remain must grapple with this void. Furthermore, La banda felice is delivered in meticulously crafted prose.” Paolo Cognetti
Carolina Crespi, born in 1985, lives in Milan. She teaches at a middle school and contributes to the film and television magazine Film Tv. Her stories have been featured in various magazines and in the anthology 'Quello che hai amato' (Utet 2015). 'La banda felice' is her debut novel.
Pub date: February 2023
Length: 176pp
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