The Lake's Water Is Never Sweet

In her English-language debut, Giulia Caminito tells the story of Gaia and her family as they move from Rome’s outskirts to a tranquil lakeside town in the 1990s, navigating the challenges of poverty, family struggles, and adolescence. Through her relationships, encounters, and personal ambitions, Gaia's inner world unfolds amidst a backdrop of societal shifts and personal upheaval. The novel offers a compelling exploration of a generation's disillusionment and the quest for identity.