Brian Robert Moore
@brianrobmoore.bsky.social
Literary translator from the Italian: Michele Mari (Verdigris and You, Bleeding Childhood), Lalla Romano (A Silence Shared and In Farthest Seas), Walter Siti (Paradise Overload)
Thanks Tom, I felt the same way when I first read the original. I've translated his story collection You, Bleeding Childhood too, which is one of his most beloved books among his Italian fans. And I'm actually working on another novel of his now! It'll be titled All the Iron in the Eiffel Tower.
December 21, 2025 at 10:03 PM
Thanks Tom, I felt the same way when I first read the original. I've translated his story collection You, Bleeding Childhood too, which is one of his most beloved books among his Italian fans. And I'm actually working on another novel of his now! It'll be titled All the Iron in the Eiffel Tower.
Thanks for this great review, Tom! Really glad you enjoyed the book so much.
December 20, 2025 at 8:51 PM
Thanks for this great review, Tom! Really glad you enjoyed the book so much.
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Verdigris by Michele Mari
From Switzerland we take a little hop and a skip into northern Italy, specifically Lake Maggiore (which indeed has its northern toe sticking...
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December 10, 2025 at 10:30 AM
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Thanks so much! I'm very happy to hear Lalla's words and world came alive for you. I agree with your description of her writing completely.
December 15, 2025 at 2:35 PM
Thanks so much! I'm very happy to hear Lalla's words and world came alive for you. I agree with your description of her writing completely.
Thank you again, Rónán – I'm really glad the book stuck with you!
November 30, 2025 at 6:44 PM
Thank you again, Rónán – I'm really glad the book stuck with you!
Thanks so much Jacqueline!
November 9, 2025 at 1:55 PM
Thanks so much Jacqueline!
Ah, thanks so much Tim! Cheers!
November 8, 2025 at 1:38 PM
Ah, thanks so much Tim! Cheers!