00:00In August I read some wonderful books, and now I'll tell you why I recommend them.
00:03The first one is The Greek Slave by Anna Griva, I read this one in two days, even though it was very difficult for me.
00:07if you like.
00:08It talks about slavery, war, colonialism and freedom.
00:11It is a little-known but very worthwhile novel about losing one's roots and finding oneself.
00:17Can Socialists Be Happy? A collection of essays in which Orwell reflects on capitalism, socialism, social inequality, class and
00:25individual freedom.
00:26The central point is the relationship between political ideals and people's concrete lives.
00:31Vanishing World by Murata Sayaka.
00:33In a society where the traditional way of forming a family has disappeared, Murata takes our
00:40ideas of normality and relationships.
00:42Perfect if you want to reflect on family, motherhood, love, sexuality, and social norms with Sayaka's signature quirkiness.
00:49Sirens by Laura Pugno.
00:50It's a post-apocalyptic dystopian with some rather disturbing scenes, it deals with environmental catastrophe, the body, exploitation and also the relationship
00:58between human and animal.
00:59The sirens also become a metaphor for desire and otherness.
01:03It's very similar in some ways to Exquisite Corpse so if you loved that you'll definitely devour this one.
01:10A House That Bleeds by Carissa Orlando.
01:12It's a horror film and I must say it's quite intense, with some rather crude scenes.
01:15It talks about abuse, trauma, isolation and power relations using the haunted house as a metaphor.
01:22Very successful in my opinion because the ghosts are also linked to the wounds and secrets that the characters have.
01:28they carry behind.
01:29Dissipazio HG by Guido Morselli.
01:31This book blew my mind.
01:34It's quite complicated but it's really very interesting.
01:38Humanity disappears and a man remains completely alone.
01:41Through this situation he speaks of solitude, existence, death, the meaning of life and the relationship between the individual and society.
01:49Clarice Lispector's Passion According to GH was my first experience with this unforgettable writer.
01:55It's a sort of journey into an existential and spiritual crisis.
01:59Through a seemingly insignificant encounter, the protagonist questions everything.
02:05Identity, consciousness, social class, life and death.
02:08Finally we have always lived in Shirley Jackson's castle.
02:12I love Shirley Jackson's writing so I might as well read the grocery list.
02:16It's a story about mourning, madness, power dynamics, and family.
02:21At the center are two sisters living in isolation after a family tragedy.
02:25Until someone comes along and upsets their balance.
02:29This month I managed to read a little more than my usual amount since I was on vacation so
02:33I took advantage.
02:34Anyway, I liked them all and I highly recommend them.
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