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Simen EkernRomeNew Fascists, Red Terroristsand the Dream of theDolce VitaRomaWinner of theBrage Prize2011Best non-fiction▶ReportageRome is not only rich in ancient history, but also amodern metropolis with a present and recent pastwhich is by turns bloody, chaotic and seductive.The author Simen Ekern brings his readers alongon a tour at breakneck speed through the streetsof Rome, from the post-war years to the presentday. We wander along the backstreet where thebody of the murdered politician Aldo Moro wasfound in the boot of a Renault 4. We have a cupof coffee with a man who bitterly regrets that hejoined the Red Brigade and meet the woman withMussolini earrings.The book is interested in particular in the militant movements on the extreme left and alsoin the fascism that never quite disappeared. Roma is a different kind of narrative about avery special city.‘A well-written reminder that Rome is also a modern city, so much more than justhistorical buildings and sites.’FædrelandsvennenNon-Fiction‘Entertaining and enlightening of the bloody chapters of Rome's history.’Aftenposten‘Reality tops fiction in Simen Ekerns book ... Entertaining and frightening about Rome'sdark years.’Dagbladet‘Excellent work. Well-written and with a great eye on details and symbols. Simen Ekernknows how to write, and is obviously acquainted with the Rome he intends to portray.’Dagens Næringsliv‘Read this book.’MorgenbladetSimen Ekern (1975–) is a columnist and journalist working forDagbladet and one of Norway's most prominent experts on Italy.His first book, Berlusconis Italia, was published in 2006. 83Photo: Nina Ruud