The Sicilian: A Novel

The Sicilian: A Novel

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Romance Science Fiction
Format Paperback
Pages 416
Language English
Published May 1, 2001
Publisher Ballantine Books
Edition Reissue
ISBN-10 0345441702
ISBN-13 9780345441706
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Set against the backdrop of post-World War II Sicily, a landscape of tradition, power struggles, and familial loyalty, this narrative dives into the complexities of a small island’s mob dynamics. The protagonist navigates the turbulent waters of friendship and betrayal, facing the raw realities of a society defined by crime and allegiance. Life in Sicily is portrayed with vivid imagery, reflecting a place desperate to uphold its honor while grappling with the shadows of ambition and corruption.

As allegiances shift and the weight of history looms large, the characters embody the duality of human nature—love and hate, ambition and humility, righteousness and greed. Through intricate storytelling, the reader is drawn into an underworld where every choice could mean life or death, making for a gripping examination of what it truly means to belong in a world where trust is as fragile as the bonds of blood.

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