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A Bell for Adano

Pages
278
Published
1944
Language
English

Synopsis

In the aftermath of World War II, a young American captain arrives in the Sicilian town of Adano, tasked with rebuilding the community. He faces resistance from the locals and the military bureaucracy as he tries to bring a sense of normalcy and hope back to their lives. This novel explores the challenges of occupation and the enduring human spirit.

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Prose complexity 7/10
Content warnings (1)
Trauma

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