The worst intentions (2005)

by Alessandro Piperno

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The astounding rise and equally astounding fall of the Sonninos, as seen through the eyes of the youngest heir to the Sonnino dynasty. A boisterous, passionate tale of adventure, sex and betrayal in the opulent neighbourhoods of contemporary Rome.

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cloentrelibros | Aug 23, 2016 |

While Piperno's writing did remind me of Phillip Roth, it was no where as good. The story didn't unfold in a particularly compelling way. I wanted to like it more but it kind of bored me. Good intentions; less well executed. (

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Best Translated Book Award (Longlist – 2008)

Dublin Literary Award (Longlist – 2009)

Premio Campiello (Winner – Opera prima – 2005)

Viareggio Prize (Opera prima – 2005)

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The worst intentions

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Con le peggiori intenzioni

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2005

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Bepy spürte mehrere Stunden, nachdem er die Diagnose eines Blasentumors kassiert hatte, es gab kein Entrinnen, da suchte er sich aus der unendlichen Zahl schauderhafter Fragen diese aus: Werde ich noch eine Frau ficken können oder war das schon alles?

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The astounding rise and equally astounding fall of the Sonninos, as seen through the eyes of the youngest heir to the Sonnino dynasty. A boisterous, passionate tale of adventure, sex and betrayal in the opulent neighbourhoods of contemporary Rome.

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