The Rome Zoo

Step into the enchanting world of 'The Rome Zoo,' a captivating novel that intertwines the fantastical with the historical, set against the vibrant backdrop of Rome. This award-winning masterpiece, which secured the Swiss Literature Award and the Prix Michel-Dentan, transports readers to a richly imagined zoo that symbolizes the aspirations and follies of the twentieth century. As the sun sets, the Rome Zoo yearns for the roar of life, bringing forth a narrative filled with a dynamic cast of characters. Explore the journeys of a man seeking meaning, a determined woman fighting against the zoo's decline, and the haunting presence of a rare animal—the last of its kind—drawing the world's attention.

Drifting seamlessly between past and present, 'The Rome Zoo' delivers a colorful, evocative tapestry that reflects the untamed nature of human drama and anxiety. This trade paperback edition, published in 2021 by Black Inc, spans 240 pages, making it a perfect addition to your reading list. Its baroque storytelling style invites readers to ponder the complexities of life and the human stories intertwined with the struggles of this unique zoo. Ideal for fans of literary fiction and those intrigued by tales of survival, reinvention, and the delicate balance of nature and society, 'The Rome Zoo' promises to leave a lasting impression and provoke thought long after the final page is turned.

Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781760642754
Format: Trade paperback (UK)
Year: 2021
Publisher: Black Inc
Pages: 240


Description:
Winner of the Swiss Literature Award, the Prix Michel-Dentan and the Prix du public de la RTS

Rome, too, wants the sound of roaring as evening falls . . .

The Rome Zoo- a place borne of fantasy and driven by a nation's aspirations. It has witnessed - and reflected in its tarnished mirror - the great follies of the twentieth century. Now, in an ongoing battle that has seen it survive world wars and epidemics, the zoo must once again reinvent itself, and assert its relevance in the Eternal City.

Caught up in these machinations is a cast of characters worthy of this baroque backdrop- a man desperate to find meaning in his own life, a woman tasked with halting the zoo's decline and a rare animal, the last of its species, who bewitches the world.

Drifting between past and present, The Rome Zoo weaves together these and many other stories, forming a colourful and evocative tapestry of life at this strange place. It is both a love story and a poignant juxtaposition of the human need to classify, to subdue, with the untameable nature of our dramas and anxieties.

Spellbinding and disturbing, precise and dream-like, this award-winning novel is unlike any other.