I divoratori: romanzo

In this quietly unsettling novel the story opens in a genteel household where a newborn lies swaddled in soft flannel, its pale face turned away from curious eyes. Young Edith, a spirited schoolgirl, bursts into the nursery expecting the bright, angelic infant she has imagined, only to confront a small, dark‑haired child whose presence seems out of place. The atmosphere is a blend of genteel domesticity and an undercurrent of unease, hinted at by the stern nurse’s curt remarks and the whispered cries that echo through the corridors.

As Edith navigates the bewildering scene, she meets the enigmatic Valeria, a grieving figure who offers a fragile smile while the household’s secrets linger just beyond the door. The narrative weaves themes of expectation versus reality, the fragile bonds of family, and the strange ways love can be both tender and harsh. With its lyrical prose and subtle tension, the book invites listeners to linger in the shadows of a seemingly ordinary home, wondering what hidden forces shape the lives within.