Me and You

In Niccolò Ammaniti's compelling novel, 14-year-old misfit Lorenzo Cumi devises a plan to escape his socially anxious home life by retreating to a forgotten cellar during what he falsely claims is an exclusive ski trip. His isolation is abruptly disrupted when his estranged half-sister Olivia unexpectedly arrives, leading to a tense battle of wills as both siblings confront the personal demons they seek to escape. This engaging narrative weaves together humor and tragedy, unveiling a family's hidden secrets through the unlikely alliance of its two outsiders.