Apasionata 2073

With the literary mastery that characterizes her, Eleni Katsama introduces us from the very first page to a terrifying future which, unfortunately, given the current prevailing atmosphere, no longer seems so unlikely to occur. She introduces us to Alex and her life, as defined by the Agency.

Katsama's language is poignant and realistic. Her words balance between the harshness of dystopia and the tenderness of a lost world. Lost, amputated words—like love, mom, responsibility—are given new meaning. Her discourse is symbolic. […] Eleni Katsama manages to surprise us with her stories every time. […] one could say that she writes a deeply political book, as she calls upon the young reader to choose a stance in life toward the dystopias of the world they live in. Because the dystopian future is already here.

With realistic, breathless prose and relentless action, this dystopian novel is a page-turner that nonetheless makes you flip back again and again to re-read passages—striking, singular lines that leave an indelible mark on you.

– Argiro Pipini, Efimerida ton Sintakton

In "Apasionata 2073", Eleni Katsama transports readers to a dystopian future. Utilizing the tools of science fiction, she builds a gripping dystopia where technology, surveillance, and violence operate as instruments of absolute control. Yet beneath the intensity of the narrative lies a profoundly human novel about the value of memory, resistance, and love—a story that, although unfolding in the future, is in constant dialogue with the questions and anxieties of the present.

The author manages to combine breathless literary action with deeply existential themes. The musical piece heard in the book is Ludwig van Beethoven's Piano Sonata No. 23 in F minor, Op. 57. However, Eleni Katsama reminds us that certain human creations transcend their technical names. When a work deeply touches the inner world of a person, it cannot be called anything other than "Appassionata".

"Further proof of the above views of mine is confirmed by the fact that it is also described in this book—Katsama manages, amidst the descriptions of a dark and illiberal future, to sketch characters who are vibrant with emotions of timeless value. A book for young people? Certainly yes. But also for readers of every age. Once again, I encountered further proof that genuine literature does not fit into age-based classifications."