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She’s an unusual mum. Always late and a little clumsy – she’ll admit to that. He is a curious kid who asks himself thousands of questions.

Together they set off for a five-day trek in the Dolomite mountains, following a famous Cello player who will play Bach’s symphonies on top of the Alps.

Surrounded by the most beautiful scenery, listening to classical music, this adventure will push them to conquer their limits. Mother and son will face seemingly impossible challenges, the kind that changes them, the way they look at the world – and the people in it.

From one of the most interesting literary voices in Italy, this is a tale about learning to climb the steepest mountains in life, savouring its beauty, so we can skip down the other side.

Praise for Montagna si scrive stampatello

“With this novel, Longo transports us to the finest peaks of the Brenta Dolomites.”
– La Repubblica