In this World of Ogres

Enigmatic characters, religious leaders, dystopian worlds and neo-realist landscapes, alongside physical and psychological addictions, these are the elements that characterise the latest works by Ginevra Lamberti (Il pozzo vale più del tempo) and Alice Urciuolo (Adorazione, La verità che ci riguarda). Their books depict a world where slipping into the darkness appears almost inevitable. How can one escape such a downward spiral? Could writing, reading and imagination offer a sturdy rope to cling to? Are younger generations more vulnerable to falling, or do they have the most effective tools and the greatest energy to rise again?