Suzanna Tamaro is one of the most popular authors in Italy; only the bestsellers of Umberto Eco can compete with the circulation of her books. Tamaro's books have been translated into almost all European languages. Each book by Tamaro evokes polar opinions - some consider her books to be masterpieces, others reproach the writer for excessive sentimentality, others are frightened by the topics she raises, but the fact remains that Suzanna Tamaro is one of the most widely read Italian authors. Suzanna Tamaro herself explains the success of her novel " Go where your heart calls" like this: "...the book hit the nail on the head, because the world is in crisis. The turn of the century makes you think...” Tamaro deeply and ruthlessly explores man: depression, love, jealousy, violence, self-isolation, guilt - these are the themes of her sad, bitter and at the same time bright books. Despite the complexity of the problems raised, they are full of sincere, almost childish naivety, which makes the narrator’s voice sound especially shrill. The five stories included in the book make Suzanne Tamaro similar to such a singer of the dark sides of the human soul as Patrick Suskind, but their naive, childish intonation is frightening more and at the same time inspires hope. Suzanne Tamaro's subtle stories have been captivating the world for more than ten years - her books have been published in 43 countries, and the total number of copies of her books is tens of millions.