Clash of Civilizations Over an Elevator in Piazza Vittorio: A Novel

When a tenant is murdered in the elevator of a Rome apartment building, the immigrant residents become suspects. Each neighbor offers their own account of events to police, providing glimpses into the lives of Piazza Vittorio's diverse community. The building's tenants have immigrated to Rome from around the world, creating a multilingual neighborhood. As they give their testimonies, their stories reveal experiences of racial identity and the challenges of living on society's margins. The novel uses colorful language to depict both the serious drama underlying these accounts and the absurd situations that arise in this multicultural setting. Through the residents' varied and often contradictory statements, the narrative explores psychological and social dimensions while following the mystery of who committed the murder.