Summary of In the Name of the Father & of the Son
A son begins reading the diary of his recently deceased father. Father and son had been estranged for quite some time and never truly got to know each other. By delving into his father’s diary and into his own memories, the son tries to gain a deeper understanding of his father.
Reasons to read In the Name of the Father & of the Son
“In the Name of the Father and of the Son” is a poignant Maltese-language novella about father–son relationships, emotional restraint, and the meaning of adulthood and masculinity. Though it is not an easy read, it gives readers insight in the complexities of parenthood and childhood. Immanuel Mifsud received the 2011 European Union Prize for Literature for this novel.
Setting: Paola (Malta)
Original title: Fl-Isem tal-Missier (u tal-Iben)
Year of publication: 2010
Nr of pages: 64
