The Solitude of Prime Numbers

In "The Solitude of Prime Numbers," a poignant debut novel, the intertwined lives of two friends, Alice and Mattia, are shaped by childhood tragedies that leave them forever marked. Alice's struggle with an overbearing father leads to a devastating skiing accident and subsequent anorexia, while Mattia carries the burden of having abandoned his mentally-disabled twin sister. As they navigate their complex relationship into adulthood, the shadow of the past looms large, leading to a chance encounter that forces buried emotions to surface. This gripping tale explores themes of loneliness, love, and the search for completeness amidst personal and shared secrets.