“In this smoldering mood piece from Starnone, an 82-year-old accomplished author persists in his life’s work despite his physical and mental decline. Nico, who has come to the Italian seaside to die, fills a notebook with every passing observation. In the meantime, he lingers at the water’s edge, spying on locals as he combs the beach with a metal detector or teaches himself to kayak... An evocative glimpse into a man’s inner world.”
Read the full review in Publishers Weekly.
