“The Girl Who Abandoned Destiny” by Alessandro Niccoli is an introspective story that invites the reader to embark on an authentic journey of the soul. The author, who has already published other works including "Nafis and the colored corridors" (now republished in: The Boys of the Betrayed Generation) with which he has obtained numerous awards, continues to explore profound and universal themes, offering readers a rich narrative of food for thought. The Bildungsroman genre contains stories and tales that follow the evolution of a character towards maturation and adulthood through tests to overcome, journeys to face, mistakes and experiences typical of growth. The Bildungsroman has very ancient roots since it was born in Germany at the end of the eighteenth century and from there it is the subject of continuous diffusion and evolution in which themes and contexts continually change: stories are used to narrate moods and psychological aspects of the protagonists or to describe a specific social environment and in some cases to recount autobiographical experiences of their authors.

The protagonist of the story told in Alessandro Niccoli's novel "The Girl Who Abandoned Destiny" is Safaa, a teenager who decides to embark on a journey to discover herself and the natural world: it is not only a physical escape, but also an internal one, to rediscover one's roots and learn about one's identity. Alessandro Niccoli manages to convey a powerful message: sometimes it is necessary to move away from what oppresses us to understand who we really are. The novel develops through dreamy scenarios, from medieval festivals to ancient villages to the enchanting landscapes of southern Morocco. These places are not just backdrops, but real catalysts of transformation for Safaa, who, through interaction with different cultures and the discovery of nature, finds a way to recompose herself and face life's challenges. Alessandro Niccoli paints a fresco full of adventures and encounters, highlighting the importance of respect for the environment and the valorization of diversity. With his agile and poetic pen the author is capable of evoking profound feelings and never banal reflections. The love for nature and animals permeates the pages of the book, transmitting a feeling of connection that resonates in the reader's heart. The fight against discrimination and the search for individual freedom are themes that Alessandro Niccoli addresses with sensitivity and conviction, making his work not only a story of education, but also a manifesto for acceptance and inclusion.