 The Solitude of Prime Numbers (novel)

"The Solitude of Prime Numbers" is a novel written by the Italian author Paolo Giordano, first published in 2008. The story revolves around the lives of two main characters, Alice and Mattia, who both experience profound personal struggles and traumas. Their lives become intertwined as they navigate the challenges of loneliness, isolation, and the search for connection. The novel uses the metaphor of prime numbers to illustrate the uniqueness and solitude of the characters.