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An Italian Obsession Kindle Edition

by Kfir Luzzatto (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.0 4.0 out of 5 stars 37 ratings
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Set in the 1970s, this coming-of-age novel explores the devil-may-care attitude of young people and the timeless issues they face, such as sex, drugs, and same-sex relationships.

The story follows Roberto, who has been deeply in love with his classmate Alessandra since fifth grade. Years later, fate brings them together again, but tragedy strikes, and their relationship is threatened by a dark secret from Roberto's past. With the police taking a renewed interest in events, can he keep his life from spiraling out of control once again?

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    280 pages
  2. Language
    English
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    On Kindle Scribe
  4. Publication date
    September 2, 2012
  5. Reading age
    13 - 18 years
  6. File size
    2789 KB
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". . . there's no doubt that this story was phenomenal and made me impatient to see what would happen next." Todd Ryder, Reflections of a Book Addict

". . . It's rare that a writer captures these things so vividly and that's exactly what Kfir Luzzatto does." Melissa Caldwell, Must Read Faster

"Luzzatto's stories are like winding paths in the forest--you can never be too sure where you might end up if you just stay on the path long enough. Hisstory kept me on my toes and kept my fingers turning the page to findout what would happen next; it made for a great reading experience." Sassy Peach

About the Author

Kfir Luzzatto is the author of ten novels, several short stories andseven non-fiction books. Kfir was born and raised in Italy, and moved to Israel as a teenager. He acquired the love for the English languagefrom his father, a former U.S. soldier, a voracious reader, and aprolific writer. He holds a PhD in chemical engineering and works as apatent attorney. In pursuit of his interest in the mind-body connection, Kfir was certified as a Clinical Hypnotherapist by the Anglo EuropeanCollege of Therapeutic Hypnosis.

Kfir is an HWA (Horror Writers Association) and ITW (International Thriller Writers) member.

You can visit Kfir's web site and read his blog atkfirluzzatto.com. Follow him on Twitter (@KfirLuzzatto) andfriend him on Facebook (facebook.com/KfirLuzzattoAuthor/).

Product details

  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B0095JPYIU
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Pine Ten, LLC (September 2, 2012)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ September 2, 2012
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 2789 KB
  • Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Not Enabled
  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Sticky notes ‏ : ‎ On Kindle Scribe
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 280 pages
  • Page numbers source ISBN ‏ : ‎ 193821210X
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.0 4.0 out of 5 stars 37 ratings

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Kfir Luzzatto

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Kfir Luzzatto is the author of thirteen novels, several short stories, and seven non-fiction books. Kfir was born and raised in Italy and moved to Israel as a teenager. He acquired his love for the English language from his father, a former U.S. soldier, a voracious reader, and a prolific writer. He holds a Ph.D. in chemical engineering and works as a patent attorney. In pursuit of his interest in the mind-body connection, Kfir was certified as a Clinical Hypnotherapist by the Anglo-European College of Therapeutic Hypnosis.

Kfir is a member of the HWA (Horror Writers Association) and ITW (International Thriller Writers).

You can visit Kfir’s website and read his blog at https://www.kfirluzzatto.com. Follow him on Twitter (@KfirLuzzatto) and friend him on Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/KfirLuzzattoAuthor/).

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Becca Wilson
5.0 out of 5 stars Amazing Time Piece!
Reviewed in the United States on May 21, 2014
I have read quite a few books by Kfir Luzzatto and never once have I been disappointed. This novel happens to be set in the 1970′s in Italy. I happen to be one that loves time dated readings. Historical fiction or non-fiction, I am really not picky. I just like historical time pieces in general that take me somewhere that I could never go before. As I was reading I would imagine everything that the author was describing to me and just take myself there. It was really a unique experience and kind of a challenged my mind to take me somewhere that I have never been just based on the author’s writing and description. By the way, the descriptions were amazing, so it was easy.

This book is centered around a man named Roberto that is growing up and struggling to find his real self. This is a very political time and there are lots of sex, drugs and crime around. It seems to be everyone’s obsession of the time. Roberto is a young character and I felt for him having to be exposed to all of this at such an age. His parents weren’t really there like they needed to be in order to shelter him from things. This book had great emotional moments were you felt for Roberto, but then there were times that you just wanted to grab him by the ear and tell him that what he was doing was not the right choice. All of the characters in this book are written in a way that you find some sort of attachment to them whether it be good or bad. Everything going on was easily understandable and well put together by the author as to not be overbearing with description.

The book was not all about turmoil and obsessing over things that shouldn’t be. There was also love. Roberto and Alessandra fall in love and you are thinking that everything is going to be just peachy because the rest of the book has so much going on, but no. Roberto is facing being accused of a crime and their love will be put to the test when he is sent away. You will be pulling for them the whole time that you read everything that their love is put through. You will be wanting to turn the pages constantly with this one to see where it will take you. I need more Kfir Luzzatto! He never fails to make me think, wonder and feel. On to the next!
Disclosure: I was given a copy of the book in exchange for my open and honest review. All opinions are my own.
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4.0 out of 5 stars But Are You Obsessed With the RIGHT Things ???
Reviewed in the United States on May 27, 2014
Kfir has truly written a remarkable love story here, yet he has also thrown a few other various angles at us to keep us enthralled until the very last page. I say this because the main character will one moment have you cheering for him, and another moment you are just in total disbelief at something he does. While he isn't exactly the most likable of characters once you really get to know him, you are kind of able to feel for him, because of the things you learn about him and his childhood as you read the book. I think the readers definitely walk away with the feeling that they have perhaps relearned an important lesson....that being that your past will always catch up with you, one way or another.

Roberto, a young Italian man comes of age throughout this story; unfortunately being that it takes place in the 70's, we know that it was an era filled with ample crime, sex and drugs.

In grade school, Roberto meets who he is soon to realize will become the love of his life, and I do mean that literally. It seems as if everything Roberto does throughout this whole book is because of his love for this seemingly unobtainable girl, Cassandra, and I do mean....with his actions, sometimes clearly he is not thinking of anyone else BUT Cassandra.

So they meet in grade school and are separated and then they again meet up in later years and become pretty seriously involved, once at a weekend party, but because of certain things that happen that weekend, they are once again separated....only to meet up again once more later in the story. I know this sounds sort of confusing, but they are reunited a total of three times throughout the story.

But first, Roberto will find himself in trouble with the law and sent away to boarding school by his Father. While at boarding school, his parents and brother come for a visit, only to be killed in an accident on their way home. This accident leaves Roberto with the only family he has left...his Uncle, and begins working in his Uncle's shop with him.

This story will take you through many twists and turns and reveal big surprises, but because I don't like to be a spoiler, I don't want to say much more. I will say that this is a book that once you have picked up, you most likely won't be putting back down until you've finished every last page.

I really enjoyed this book, and while it was the first I've read from this author, I'm very certain that it won't be the last.

★ I gave this book 4 stars, all in all....a great read. ★
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