Reviews

«“MULTIVERSE – Il Creatore gioca a dadi” is an ambitious debut by Nino Dello Buono, first-time writer. He managed to blend complex themes smoothly, something rarely seen in the literary landscape. The praise from the Italian National Research Council is, in my opinion, a double point of merit, if even a research institution has called a fantasy novel science outreach it means a really good job was done. I bet this young writer will soon make a name for himself in the Italian literary landscape and I can't wait to read how the novel has been reworked.»

«The new version of “MULTIVERSE – Il Creatore gioca a dadi” confirms and exceeds the promise of my last review by a long shot. While keeping the backbone of the original story intact, Nino managed to enrich worldbuilding that was much less defined before, also introducing some new characters. This leap in quality shows great artistic maturity for a beginner writer, the restructuring work is definitely appreciated. Once again I confirm my enthusiasm for the saga and I can't wait to see where it ends up.»

«The title works as a trailer for the book, where we find some of the physics of recent decades. Quantum mechanics, string theory, wormholes, Alcubierre's theories and more. Hearing “multiverse” used as material for Marvel superheroes or a theme of fantasy books, one naturally wonders what the book contains. A fantasy story between science and fiction or something more?
The first two chapters point to the first hypothesis. From the third chapter on, physics is the common thread of the book and the fantasy story serves to make the reading flow, to bring an inexperienced reader into the world of science. Technology, physics and also philosophy, ethics and theology pervade the whole story, which never leaves the “possible” that science asks us to study.»

«I would basically say that Dello Buono created a sort of start-up. Why a start-up? For at least three main reasons. The first reason is that it goes a bit against trend, right? Looking at the data that come to us from research institutes, we know that young people today don't read. […] So, in this sense, Nino pulls off a sort of small miracle, because not only would he encourage young people to read but, in turn, he did a lot of research before writing. So, taking on both roles, reading and writing, he sends a message. And what is the message? The message is that young people today, especially in these communities, have so many resources.»

«The second reason, and here's the start-up I was talking about, is that he creates a work that isn't only fiction, our moderator said so earlier. He somehow manages to fit into a plot that takes on the features of fantasy reading, of philosophical retrospective, in some respects even with entrances and incursions of a theater-like style, but basically what does he do? He does not try to pour innate knowledge into this volume, he tries to pour in his idea of a conception of the universe that, mind you, isn't only the fruit of a work of fantasy, it's actually provable from a technical and scientific point of view.»

«The third reason why this is a start-up, in my humble opinion, is that Nino did some in-depth research and strong characterization work on the various characters. On the various characters and on the situations the characters are immersed in. So, basically, this volume also opens up to further possible destinations that may involve the creativity of animation, of cartoons, of gaming, of a reinterpretation also from the point of view of a television adaptation, in a sense. So, let's say, MULTIVERSE but also multi-tasking from this point of view.»

«Moreover, in this text, precisely as a key to reading it – then of course I'll hand over to the speakers – Nino uses not just a scientific theme but also a philosophical theme, in fact he makes science and philosophy talk to each other, which is something unusual indeed but also real.»

«He reminded me so much – the youngest will surely know him – of a well-known physics professor who posts videos on Instagram about physics itself, physics explained to youngsters, Nino surely knows him. Tying in with the start-up Mr. Calò was talking about, it really brings to mind a new method for teaching too […] so seeing such intelligent people giving us something to hold on to, so that culture comes back to the center of our interests, is, I believe, a commendable initiative and it absolutely deserves to be rewarded.»

«I'll start from the end, that is, from the fine gesture... the beau geste, I believe they say in French... which is a great thing, exceptional, I can say at least so far unique, by a young man and by a family that supports him, stands by him and encourages him, who thought of others more than of himself, who wrote, as was said, for others more than for himself.»

«I met this young man when he was a kid who used to come to my shop and already, as the professor and president said, already back then when he was a little kid, when he came to the shop, he wasn't a kid like the others who'd take his little item and leave, but always asked questions, asked for explanations. And so today I'm not surprised that this young man has written a book. You perhaps – I'll address you formally – but in a few years you'll be a point of reference not only for the community of Montella but perhaps for many communities. I believe I'm not mistaken, because writing a book, of course I can allow myself to export what you wrote to the speakers here, it isn't just any book. So at twenty-one, at twenty, to write a book like this, you really are a little genius. I truly wish him all the best from the bottom of my heart.»