The Stronghold by Dino Buzzati
Recommended by Daniel K.
A highly conceptual and often poetic novel, The Stronghold reads like a coming-of-age story written by Kafka, if he was a hopeless romantic. This book ponders on the strange cruelty of time, the soft welcoming prison of routine, mislead dreams, squandered youth, and the hope people place in false promises. Join protagonist Giovanni in this swirling, existential story of dread and uncertainty! It’s fun!