Adventurous journey searching for the unknown father that will allow the protagonist, the young Raul, to completely change his point of view on life. Bali, Goa, Ko Phanghan are the background atmospheres where the Asian part of the story is set, while Rome, Florence, Naples and Italy represent the protagonist's roots.A coming-of-age book about friendship and personal growth set in the present but with incursions in the history and the reality of Italy in the 70s. Through flashbacks of Roberto's memories, Raul's new friend and mentor met by chance in Indonesia, the author offers a glimpse into an historical period full of great social and cultural changes.Extraordinary and sometimes tragic events such as the tsunami that swept Thailand in 2004, offer the protagonist opportunities for redemption and change that will be the key to accepting the surprising truth that his mother Claudia had hidden his whole life.
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