Inseparable. That's what brothers Filippo and Samuel Pontecorvo have always been to each other. Their opposing personalities never kept them apart: Filippo's indolence contrasts with Samuel's determination, always brilliant in his studies and work. Everything changes, however, when the former becomes famous overnight, and the latter begins his days of crisis, caught between a risky investment and a catastrophic emotional impasse. And this time, not even their unwavering and protective mother can prevent her sons from facing this situation. Between past and present—with flashbacks, memories, and suspicions—Piperno offers the reader another perspective on the dark history of Leo Pontecorvo, the protagonist of Persecution. This time, the voice is with the other three family members, mere spectators in the previous work. A great novel: contemporary, fast-paced, and cruel, but with the classic cadence of a human comedy that repeats itself timelessly. • "A brilliant analysis of our relationship with the past and with neurosis." – La Repubblica • “In this second novel of The Friendly Fire of Memories, Alessandro Piperno reveals essential details of the story that prove his splendid and unique ability to capture the spirit of his time.” - Corriere della Sera
