EARTHQUAKE I.D.
EARTHQUAKE I.D. by JOHN DOMINI is the first novel in the Naples trilogy, published by Red Hen Press on May 1, 2007. This edition, comprising 320 pages, is presented in English and explores the complexities of family and social crises set against the backdrop of a Southern Italian seaport following a significant earthquake. The narrative weaves elements of fantasy and humor into its portrayal of life in a famously troubled region.
Readers will find a blend of personal and communal challenges that reflect the intricacies of family life, all while navigating the unique cultural landscape of Italy. The story’s humor and fantastical elements provide a distinctive lens through which to examine the characters’ experiences. This novel invites exploration of themes related to family dynamics and societal issues, making it a notable addition to contemporary fiction.
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The first novel in John Domini’s Naples trilogy, Earthquake I.D. appeared in spring ’07. Set in a famously troubled and romantic Southern Italian seaport, following the next earthquake, the story combines family and social crises with an element of fantasy and pervasive humor. The novel won wide critical praise and was nominated for a Pulitzer and other prizes. Richard Ford, an earlier Pulitzer winner, called it “a wonderful novel of an old-fashioned sort…a rich feast.” Steve Erickson, author of Zeroville, called Domini “a writer of the world, with a deft talent for negotiating the currents of our age.”In April 2009, an Italian translation appeared, under the title Terremoto Napoletano. Again reviews have been strong.
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