Can You Hear Me?

Set in 1978 Ponte, a small town in Northern Italy, this gripping coming-of-age tale follows 16-year-old Elia Furenti as he navigates the complexities of love and loss during an overwhelmingly hot summer. Elia's mundane life is upended when the enigmatic Anna returns, awakening feelings that propel him toward adulthood. Meanwhile, his father, Ettore, descends into despair after losing his job, and the community is shaken by a tragic murder and a mysterious disappearance that intertwine their fates. Translated from Italian by Alex Valente, this story intricately captures the tension of a life on the brink of change.