Mesmerising New Novel, The Reasons Of Time By Pierferrè, Unites Past And Present In A Tale Of A Centuries-Old Web Of Destiny

On The Table Read Magazine, “the best book magazine in the UK“, in The Reasons Of Time by Pierferrè in Italy in1253, persecuted Caterina is accused of witchcraft, and in the 20th century, a girl of the same name, is dealing with modern misogyny.

The Reasons Of Time

Already being adapted into a screenplay by a film company, prize winning novel The Reasons of Time by Pierferrè shares a story in which the protagonists, both named Caterina, live eight centuries apart and find themselves united in being put down for being women.

With a hard hitting depiction of how thirteenth century, in Demote, Caterina is treated, the scrutiny, suspicion and persecution which was integral part of female life during The Inquisition is highlighted. It took very little to end up at the stake under the accusation of witchcraft, and Caterina is completely committed to her own fights.

This life is skilfully juxtaposed against the marginalisation and victimisation of women during this period with the life of another Caterina. Living in the same town but centuries later, contemporary Caterina’s life is, on first glance, very different, but the issues of gender inequality still ring true.

In weaving a tale of mystery, witchcraft, time portals and an unbreakable destiny, The Reasons of Time is a quick read (just 170 pages), but its contents, characters and messages will resonate with all those grateful they are no longer considered as potential heretics, but for whom true equality still feels a life away.

Pierferrè

From the past, in the Italy of the Inquisition, to the present, in the Italy of the struggle for gender equality, this novel takes us through the folds of time, experiencing a double story that unravels over centuries united by the subtle bond of destiny. The pages are not always easy because the violence perpetrated against women who were considered witches and opposed, are narrated without filters and censorship and therefore often appear crude and violent.

When we are in the past, the tones are dark, violent, without concessions, and tell, with candour, all the brutality of what the protagonist, and not only her, suffered.  But, in the chapters closer to us in time, the tone is gentler and there is a protagonist who has to find her place and purpose in the world. These are parts dedicated to searching, acceptance and understanding, where friendship, listening and help are developed.

I write for the pleasure of doing so, hoping to give pleasant moment to those who read. Constantly looking for new things to do, I look ahead with the knowledge that I still have a lot to learn. I love reading, as well as writing, and I strongly believe that both are among the best expressions of freedom.

– Pierferrè

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