Lungo la stradina di sassi che porta alla Chiesa della Rocca; in un piccolo paese dellEmilia; un gruppo di ragazzini coi calzoni corti sta giocando a pallone. Uno di loro; Carlo; egrave; attirato da un petardo inesploso che giace poco lontano; dietro la Cappelletta della Madonna. Poi lo scoppio; le urla; la mano sanguinante. Quel giorno Carlo Passini perde due dita di una mano e diventa Giove; il dio che non ha paura di niente. Ed egrave; quel giorno che; si puograve; dire; inizia la storia raccontata in questo libro. Lrsquo;avventura di due fratelli; Carlo e Guido; che nel pieno degli anni Sessanta decidono di lasciare il loro piccolo borgo natio per cercare fortuna nel lontano Brasile. Una scelta audace; pericolosa; ma per Giove niente egrave; impossibile. La nuova vita al di lagrave; dellrsquo;Oceano si rivela perograve; ben presto meno semplice del previsto: unrsquo;avventura che puograve; costare la vita. Antonio Finelli; ispirandosi a una storia vera; richiama gli anni del cambiamento e delle grandi speranze; dando vita a un racconto che si rincorre dalla Rocca allrsquo;Amazzonia; tra colpi di scena e affettuose rievocazioni.
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0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. The more things change..By Eva KosinskiIf it werent for the cadence and word choices; this could have been written today. Talking to folks who want to see corporate America and Wall Street disappear; those big on locally sourced food; downgrading the influence of technology; trying to reinspire and tesurrect the arts and artistry of craftsmanship; they definitely would appreciate this world view.As is often the case; however; capturing the dream is so much easier than making it happen in the real world. Morris at least acknowledged that in order for this new reality to emerge; civil disorder; economic deprivation and even civil war would be required. It is; however; a chilling reminder that asks the questions; "What would you sacrifice for change?" "What would the status quo actually do?" "How many people would die to get an ideal future?" William Morris wrote in the late 1800s but was primarily known for his stunning graphic designs; wallpapers and other artwork. Art and living ones life in artistic and creative ways was clearly something he valued highly; and it shows. While the writing feels a bit stodgy in our era; its a great story with a lot of concepts to ponder.1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. Like most; its heavy on the manifesto and light ...By John LockeAs utopian stories go; this one is at least tollerable. Like most; its heavy on the manifesto and light on the story; but what is intriguing about reading these antique "prophecies" is seeing just how close or far they are from the reality of present times. Morris doesnt predict the rise of Donald Trump; but he certainly describes a scenario where such a anomaly could occur. As for the outcome of a Trump-inspired revolution compared to Morriss "nowhere;" well; I think its safe to say the similarity ends there. Of course; if anything could spawn a socialist revolution; four years of a Trump administration probably could.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Fun readBy Gentleman of the RoadCommunist and humanist foolishness with a bit of luddism thrown in; but a fun read. There is no plot in the strict sense. Its mainly the main characters journey up the Thames observing and learning about the communist future version of his country that he has found himself in; and a foreboding about waking up back in the "evil" capitalist era that he is from (which ultimately does happen). At least the author doesnt promote statism or even leaders; and instead portrays people in their natural state (when unhindered by "evil" notions of private property) as being good; independent; and eager to work. Here and there the writing style brings up nice imagery so overall the book is enjoyable.
