"Ruins, Child is constantly spliced and refracted, presenting a group of people watching a familiar film of themselves and their elders, while also assessing the beauty of crumbling buildings."
"The experience of reading Ruins, Child is akin to sitting on the banks of a river, observing the unpredictable flow of the narrative that borrows from various artistic influences."
"No word in Ruins, Child is frivolous; everything is exact and intentional, creating a reading experience that refuses to reveal itself upon first touch, offering a refreshing challenge."
Ruins, Child by Giada Scodellaro is an unconventional narrative that intertwines various influences, including music and experimental film. The novel's structure is fluid, resembling a river, and it challenges traditional storytelling. Scodellaro's writing is precise, with every word serving a purpose, creating a reading experience that is both baffling and refreshing. The narrative reflects on themes of landscape, collective movement, and the responsibility of the archive, showcasing a unique approach to novel writing that won the 2024 Fitzcarraldo Novel Prize.
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