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Alessandro Zanone

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Born

in Genova, Italy

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https://www.amazon.com/author/azautore

Genre

Memoir, Fiction, Gay and Lesbian

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Alessandro Zanone is an Italian author whose writing explores absence, memory, emotional bonds, and the quiet traces people and places leave behind.
Born in Italy and shaped by years lived abroad, his work moves between intimate memoir and literary reflection, focusing on what remains after loss, change, and distance.
His books Soft Obviousness and La sua anima explore grief, memory, love, and the traces that remain after absence. Through places, relationships, and everyday moments, his writing reflects on what continues to stay with us long after someone is gone.

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Average rating: 4.5 · 8 ratings · 5 reviews · 3 distinct works • Similar authors

	Soft Obviousness: A memoir about absence and what remains 4.50 avg rating — 8 ratings — 3 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	La sua anima: Racconti sull’assenza e su ciò che resta 0.00 avg rating — 0 ratings — 3 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Fuori tempo: Memoria di un viaggio mai concluso 0.00 avg rating — 0 ratings — 2 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars

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Alessandro Zanone liked Abby S.'s review of Goodbye Tsugumi:
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Alessandro Zanone wants to read MEMORIA SALVAJE: Relatos sobre lo que los animales todavía recuerdan (Spanish Edition) by Pablo A. Malacalza	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
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Alessandro Zanone wants to read Succede sempre qualcosa di meraviglioso by Gianluca Gotto	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
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Alessandro Zanone liked Adele Roberts's review of JACK McAFGHAN: Reflections on Life with my Master: "Beautiful book, especially if you a mourning a pet. A tale of two best friends and how to carry on when one has to depart and cross over to rainbow bridge. I would recommend this to any dog lover and be prepared to cry."
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Alessandro Zanone liked Judith D Green's review of JACK McAFGHAN: Reflections on Life with my Master: "Wonderful! I read this book because I am an animal lover and was curious about a book written by a dog. I laughed and I cried all through the book and enjoyed it immensely. I have always believed that animals go to the same place we do when we leave t" Read more of this review »
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Alessandro Zanone liked Mary Kunik's review of JACK McAFGHAN: Reflections on Life with my Master: "If you've ever wondered what your dog is thinking & feeling, read this book! I loved this book, it brought tears to my eyes by page 4! If you ever wonder what your dog is thinking, this is a must read. I lost my beloved Widget 4 months ago. This helps" Read more of this review »
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Alessandro Zanone wants to read Jack McAfghan: Reflections: A Dog's Memoir on Life and the Afterlife (Jack McAfghan Pet Loss Trilogy, Book 1) by Kate McGahan (Goodreads Author)	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
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