Praise for All That is Left of Life

"Recchia weaves together two threads for much of the novel. One psychologically explores how the people around Betta struggle to survive the aftermath of catastrophic trauma, while the other, almost a police procedural, is an intense investigation in what happened to Betta and why. Fans of propulsive, psychologically complex fiction will be drawn to this novel.”—Booklist

“From the first page, readers will be immersed in this suspenseful tale of family, love, and the worst violence a parent can imagine. Recchia skillfully depicts the emotions and feelings of her characters, capturing their feelings in a raw, honest way. This is an international bestselling debut novel of a vibrant young beauty snatched from life with remarkable sensitivity and incredibly believable characters. Lettieri’s translation is exquisite. Reading this spellbinding novel feels like a contest of how quickly one can turn the pages.”—Library Journal, starred review

“All That Is Left of Life is just mesmerizing, and Roberta Recchia is a master storyteller. I’ll read everything she ever writes.”—Mary Beth Keane, New York Times bestselling author of Ask Again, Yes

“Italians are obsessed with Roberta Recchia’s All That Is Left of Life, and now English-language readers get to enjoy Antonella Lettieri’s translation. The novel’s got everything—a vibrant Italian setting, a murder mystery, and not just one but two remarkable love stories. Recchia gives us a richly layered family drama that unspools over two generations and is infused with enough love, longing, and regret to keep us reading late into the night. I loved this book.”—Rachel Beanland, award-winning author of Florence Adler Swims Forever

“Every book club will want to discuss this novel. Urgent and affecting, All That is Left of Life is an epic story that holds violence up to the light, where its isolating devastation is shown—but where tenderness and hope are revealed to be just as powerful. Recchia masterfully demonstrates how complicated it can be to survive, yet how worthwhile. This is a sharp-eyed, soft-hearted exploration of the human experience, and I will never forget it.”—Sarah Damoff, bestselling author of The Bright Years

“One of the best books I've read in 2024 . . . will soon become a classic.”—Elle España

“One of the most beautiful Italian novels of recent years, difficult to fit into a single genre. Roberta Recchia's book is a vast family saga spanning three generations, combining elements of thriller, romance and Bildungsroman.”—The Hollywood Reporter Roma

“Captivating.”—Tiscali
 
“A universal and timeless story.”—Corriere di Puglia e Lucania
 
“A gripping family novel.”—Alles für die Frau
 
“An emotional rollercoaster."—Kleine Zeitung
 
“As if you can feel the Italian sun on your skin. Captivating . . . and very profound.”—Neue Freizeit
 
“Splendid, distressing, superb.”—ActuaLitté