Lit in Translation

Gianrico Carofiglio

Born 1961 · Italy

In English
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Books on prize lists

  • In English

    Strega 2020 · Shortlist

    The Measure of Time

    La misura del tempo

    Gianrico Carofiglio · 58 when first published

    Novel · 248 pages · Crime · Guido Guerrieri, book 6

    AI-generated summary:The lawyer Guido Guerrieri is visited by Lorenza, a dazzling girl he once loved, now worn down by the years. Her son is in prison for murder, and despite his doubts Guerrieri takes on the appeal.

  • In English

    Strega 2012 · Shortlist

    The Silence of the Wave

    Il silenzio dell’onda

    Gianrico Carofiglio · 50 when first published

    Novel · 294 pages · Crime

    AI-generated summary:Twice a week a former undercover officer walks across Rome to see a psychoanalyst, often in silence. Memories surface of surfing with his father and of years spent among corruption and betrayal.