Carlo Collodi's The Adventures of Pinocchio is one of the best-known stories in the world.
Yet much of its adult depth remains surprisingly unexplored.
The Power of Pinocchio opens that dimension for adult readers.
A reflective, playful “treasure hunt,” attentive to Collodi’s unusual turns of language.
Discoveries that invite us to see Pinocchio, and ourselves, differently.
See below for more on the themes explored.
Do I need to read Pinocchio first?
No. The Power of Pinocchio revisits the story and brings back meanings sometimes lost in translation.
Isn't Pinocchio a symbol of fake news?
The book looks closely at the text and uncovers a world full of surprises.
For instance, Pinocchio’s nose doesn’t actually grow when he lies...
Is the book fun to read?
Yes! It includes 20+ playful dialogues:
Jesus talks with Prometheus, Moses meets Plato, and we sail on Noah's ark.
We explore love from Paradise to quantum physics.
And a certain stone just can’t stop imitating a movie star.
Why did you write this book?
To share Pinocchio's subtle power of transformation.
It gives me meaning, hope and joy, every single day.
“A unique blend of fairytale magic and philosophy”
(Michael, Germany)
"Truly changes your outlook on life"
(Mischa, UK)
"This wooden boy is all of us"
(Amazon customer, France)
"The author uncovers a dazzling number of subtle clues in Collodi's story"
(Valentijn, Belgium)
“A captivating treasure hunt”
(Christian, Germany)
"A new vision of the classic story and of life"
(Virginia, Spain)
"Pinocchio is a guide to self-transformation"
(Hora, The Netherlands)
"A delicious tension: savoring each discovery while eager for the next"
(Claudine, France)
"Pinocchio interwoven with hidden gems on the universe"
(Louise, Sweden)
“Inspiring, humorous, and full of hope”
(Amazon customer, Germany)
"A profound and modern reflection on freedom"
(Amazon customer, France)
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