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“Anime nere” by Gioacchino Criaco tells the story of three childhood friends from a small village in Calabria. The boys grow up in a world of poverty and crime and, as adults, become members of the ‘Ndrangheta, the Calabrian mafia. The book explores the intricate web of violence, loyalty, and family that permeates their lives as they struggle to find their identity and place in the world. The narrative guides the reader through the dark and brutal realities of a criminal life while uncovering the personal and societal battles the characters face.