Paolo Cognetti's award-winning novel, 'The Eight Mountains,' follows Pietro, a boy from the city, who finds solace and an enduring friendship with Bruno, a local boy, during summers spent in a remote Alpine village. Their lives diverge and reconnect over decades, set against the majestic backdrop of the Italian Alps. This poignant story explores themes of familial bonds, the profound impact of nature on the human spirit, the search for belonging, and the true meaning of home, capturing the quiet complexities of growing up and growing apart.