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Winner of France’s most prestigious literary award, Laurent Gaudé’s The House of Scorta spans five generations in a small village in southern Italy.
Beginning in 1870 with Rocco Scorta Mascalzone, a notorious brigand who leaves his children penniless, the saga of the Scortas is one of infamous crimes, forsaken loves, and lifelong secrets. Years of struggle produce only a small family-owned tobacco shop, but the family’s real wealth lies in a storehouse of memories and a stubborn pride in its own power. Presented in a stunning, stark style, Gaudé’s epic tells the story of a family slowly rising from ruin.
“Gaudé does a remarkable job of sketching his characters…and there are many wonderful events and lovely interludes…[a] bewitching novel.” – San Francisco Chronicle
“The already operatic story line is embellished with grandiose flourishes – burning desire that leads to an actual fire, guilt that gnaws until its sufferer starves to death – but, happily, it is also underpinned by a deeper concern with sacrifice and redemption.” – The New Yorker
“…[a] beautiful fable…This is a story of place, culture, custom and family. The book’s real charm is the simple yet elegant way the story is told. Gaudé delivers the tale with the authoritative grace of a master story teller.” – Charlotte Observer
“Similar to Joanne Harris's Chocolat in its European small-town atmosphere, and it involves some of the same themes, e.g., the conflict between the church and an unconventional family and the long memory of small-town folk for scandal. Yet it goes deeper; the translation from the French is marvelous as well.” – Library Journal
“A hiply nostalgic novel…[Gaudé] proves himself capable of painting a rich canvas.”
– Publishers Weekly
“…stark family saga…” – Booklist
“Gaudé’s remarkable feel for such graceful human behavior makes The House of Scorta never less than charming and sometimes strikingly truthful.” – Financial Times
“…a gem worth savoring…” – Times Union
“Carmela’s voice radiates with a vividness that allows readers to see each character’s history in colorful detail, each unique tale resonating with captivating emotion. The result is a narrative so compelling you can taste and smell the traditions of simple life in a village that time has had little affect upon…a grand achievement, a tale you will long remember.” – Cannon Beach Gazette
“…reads like a dark, tragic fairy tale…even in translation, the book is filled with lovely language.”
– The Record Courier
“Each page mesmerizes, evoking deep emotion…GaudÈ paints a vivid picture of life in a poor Italian village. He writes in an evocative prose, rich in quality and simplicity…Books such as this are rare. Laurent Gaudé is a skilful writer who pushes the story into unpredictable twists and turns that will keep you enthralled to the very end.” – Historical Novels Review (EDITOR’S CHOICE)
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The House of Scorta edition by Laurent Gaudé Sophie Hawkes Stephan Sartarelli Literature Fiction eBooks Reviews :
Beginning in 1870 with Rocco Scorta Mascalzone, a notorious brigand who leaves his children penniless, the saga of the Scortas is one of infamous crimes, forsaken loves, and lifelong secrets. Years of struggle produce only a small family-owned tobacco shop, but the family’s real wealth lies in a storehouse of memories and a stubborn pride in its own power. Presented in a stunning, stark style, Gaudé’s epic tells the story of a family slowly rising from ruin.
“Gaudé does a remarkable job of sketching his characters…and there are many wonderful events and lovely interludes…[a] bewitching novel.” – San Francisco Chronicle
“The already operatic story line is embellished with grandiose flourishes – burning desire that leads to an actual fire, guilt that gnaws until its sufferer starves to death – but, happily, it is also underpinned by a deeper concern with sacrifice and redemption.” – The New Yorker
“…[a] beautiful fable…This is a story of place, culture, custom and family. The book’s real charm is the simple yet elegant way the story is told. Gaudé delivers the tale with the authoritative grace of a master story teller.” – Charlotte Observer
“Similar to Joanne Harris's Chocolat in its European small-town atmosphere, and it involves some of the same themes, e.g., the conflict between the church and an unconventional family and the long memory of small-town folk for scandal. Yet it goes deeper; the translation from the French is marvelous as well.” – Library Journal
“A hiply nostalgic novel…[Gaudé] proves himself capable of painting a rich canvas.”
– Publishers Weekly
“…stark family saga…” – Booklist
“Gaudé’s remarkable feel for such graceful human behavior makes The House of Scorta never less than charming and sometimes strikingly truthful.” – Financial Times
“…a gem worth savoring…” – Times Union
“Carmela’s voice radiates with a vividness that allows readers to see each character’s history in colorful detail, each unique tale resonating with captivating emotion. The result is a narrative so compelling you can taste and smell the traditions of simple life in a village that time has had little affect upon…a grand achievement, a tale you will long remember.” – Cannon Beach Gazette
“…reads like a dark, tragic fairy tale…even in translation, the book is filled with lovely language.”
– The Record Courier
“Each page mesmerizes, evoking deep emotion…GaudÈ paints a vivid picture of life in a poor Italian village. He writes in an evocative prose, rich in quality and simplicity…Books such as this are rare. Laurent Gaudé is a skilful writer who pushes the story into unpredictable twists and turns that will keep you enthralled to the very end.” – Historical Novels Review (EDITOR’S CHOICE)
ebook,Laurent Gaudé, Sophie Hawkes, Stephan Sartarelli,The House of Scorta,MacAdam/Cage Publishing,FICTION / Family Life,FICTION / Sagas
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