Summary of The Temptation to be Happy
Cesare Annunziata is a bad-tempered and lonely widower in Naples, who has made a mess of his life and seems quite content with it. However, when he meets his new neighbour Emma, his attitude begins to shift. Not that he turns into a sweet old grandfather, but at least he starts to appreciate the value of his family and friends again.
Reasons to read The Temptation to Be HappyÂ
“The Temptation to Be Happy” by Italian author Lorenzo Marone is a poignant and entertaining novel about old age and the search for meaning in life. The book became an international bestseller and won the Premio Strega, Italy’s most esteemed literary award, in 2015. Readers who enjoyed this book might also like “A Man Called Ove” by Fredrik Backman, which explores a similar theme and is set in Stockholm, Sweden.
Setting: Naples (Italy)
Original title: La tentazione di essere felici
Year of publication: 2015
Nr of pages: 256
