Spit Three Times
Spit Three Times by Davide Reviati, published by Seven Stories Press on April 24, 2020, is an illustrated work that delves into the complexities of youth and community in a rural Italian setting. The narrative follows Guido and his friends, Moreno and Katango, as they navigate a landscape marked by boredom, desire, and occasional violence. The story also explores the interactions between the local townspeople and the Stančič family, Romani individuals who settled in the area after World War II, highlighting themes of cruelty and solidarity.
Readers will find a rich depiction of coming-of-age experiences against the backdrop of societal tensions. The book presents a nuanced portrayal of the characters’ struggles as they confront their identities amid the stagnation of the early twenty-first century. With its focus on literary elements and graphic storytelling, Spit Three Times offers insights into the lives of young men grappling with disillusionment and the complexities of their relationships with outsiders. This edition spans 568 pages and is presented in English, making it accessible to a broad audience interested in graphic novels and literary fiction.
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Winner of the Carlo Boscarato Prize 2016
Winner of the Lo Straniero Prize 2016
Winner of the Attilio Micheluzzi Prize for Best Writing 2017
Sélection Officielle Angoulême 2018
In a forsaken corner of the Italian countryside, Guido and his friends Moreno and Katango spin out their days in languor and boredom intermixed with desire and, occasionally, violence. Nearby live the Stančič, a family of Romani who escaped the communist regime of Marshal Tito and settled here just after World War II. Guido’s coming-of-age is changed by the evolving relationship that the rural town has with this group of outsiders, these “gypsies.” The author is unsparing in his depiction of the townspeople’s cruelty. And yet, there are also many instances of solidarity between Guido’s community and the Stančič. Reviati’s first book in English, Spit Three Times is an extraordinary story of young men, disillusioned and trying to find their way, caught in the breach between post-war exuberance and the stagnation of the early twenty-first century.
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