"Comedy married to reason" - that's how you can call the novel of the Italian writer Emilio De Marchi "Col fuoco non si scherza" (They don't play with fire). The main character Luigi, who is forced to act as a merchant, is desperately looking for ways to survive in the difficult conditions of rural life. But when he meets an attractive girl who hates the rich and despises money, everything changes. A fun labyrinth of senses, confusion of sensations and unsuccessful fairy-tale attempts to adapt to a new life begins. De Marchi, as always, perfectly conveys the depth of feelings and relationships between the characters, using an incredible amount of sharp and witty dialogues in his work. "Col fuoco non si scherza" is a book that will captivate you from the first lines and leave an unforgettable impression.