With 'Like Thin Air', Ada D'Adamo achieves what not even your extra-strong morning coffee can: keep you awake and hooked.
A plot so gripping you might want to marry it
The plot of 'Like Thin Air', oh boy, what to say... It's like a bunch of quirky characters decided to have a picnic on the rollercoaster of life. Ada D'Adamo introduces us to a world where the protagonists are so human and flawed, you might mistake them for your neighbors... or worse, yourself!
We've got a protagonist, let's call him Marco, who's the classic guy who can't make a decision even under torture. Then there's his counterpart, Lucia, kind of a modern-day Cassandra, always predicting disasters that... well, usually happen. And let's not forget that odd neighbor, Mr. Bianchi, a man so obsessed with his routine he could synchronize atomic clocks.
The story unfolds in a small town, where every alley seems to hide secrets and gossip. Marco, in his attempt to find meaning in life, encounters a series of bizarre events that confront him with his insecurities and fears. Unrequited loves, buried secrets, and hilarious revelations intertwine in a crescendo of absurd situations.
In 'Like Thin Air', the ending is anything but predictable. Just when you think things can't get weirder, Ada D'Adamo pulls a rabbit out of her hat and leaves you gaping. And trust me, I'm not talking about your typical romance novel twist. It's something so unexpected it might make you drop the book from your hands... or run to tell the first person you meet.
In short, 'Like Thin Air' is one of those stories that take you by the hand, whirl you around the carousel of human flaws, and leave you there, a bit dazed but definitely wiser. Or at least, that's the hope.
Would it be a cult film?
Ah, the verdict on 'Like Thin Air'... brace yourself, because I'm about to make an analysis so sharp it could slice bread.
First off, the narrative structure. This isn't your usual linear story where you can guess the ending by page three. No, here Ada D'Adamo plays with the plot like a cat with a ball of yarn. Every time you think you've figured out where it's going, bam! You find yourself in a dead end, and the only thing to do is go back and look for another way. It's like solving a Rubik's cube in the dark, and that's brilliant.
Moving on to the writing style. D'Adamo writes with a flair that makes you think of a cross between a cursed poet and a stand-up comedian. Her sentences are so laden with irony and wit you might want to frame them and hang them on the wall. Not a single word out of place; each sentence is a little masterpiece that hits you in the face with the force of a Mike Tyson punch.
And the subject matter? Well, here we are in the realm of human flaws, and D'Adamo paints them with the skill of a modern-day Caravaggio. Her characters are so full of cracks and imperfections that you can't help but love them. They're the kind of people you meet at the supermarket, at the bar, or maybe they're staring back at you from the mirror every morning.
In conclusion, if I had to rate 'Like Thin Air', it would be a 7/10. Because 10/10 is for books that change your life, and this one... well, almost gets there. It's the kind of book that, once finished, leaves you with a mix of nostalgia and gratitude, like when you eat the last slice of your favorite pizza. And if that's not a sign of a great book, then I don't know what is.
Why I recommend it
I recommend it because reading 'Like Thin Air' is like finding 20 bucks in the pocket of an old coat. It explores human flaws with the same energy of a kid in a candy store. It's a book that makes you laugh, think, and maybe even cry (but just a little).
Why I don't recommend it
I don't recommend it if your idea of adventure is changing channels with the remote. I don't recommend it if you're not ready for a journey into the dark side of human flaws. If you prefer stories that cuddle you like a soft blanket, then 'Like Thin Air' might be too lively for your taste.
