Extraordinary! You won't want to put this book down. I read a lot of WWII fiction, but I had never read a book from the Italian point of view. Though this is a work of fiction, it is based on the true story. Don't forget to read the aftermath section at the end. It really puts the story into perspective when the author, Mark Sullivan, discusses the interviews he had with Pino Lella, the main character, and the investigation and research he did about what happened to the characters after the war ended. This book will stick with you. It reminded me to help others in the face of peril and to live life con smania (with passion).
