Alfred Sant’s book Silġ fuq Kemmuna is set to reach new audiences with the release of its first full English translation under the Quinque label.
Written between 1970 and 1973 and published in 1982, the novel was celebrated for its ambition, length and depth, and is widely regarded as a defining work of modern Maltese fiction.
Set in Malta during a time of profound transformation, Snow on Comino follows a group of young adults navigating ambition, relationships and uncertainty.
Through sharp dialogue and psychological insight, Sant paints a vivid portrait of a generation caught between tradition and modernity.
The novel’s evocative title reflects its central image: snow falling on the small island of Comino − an impossible, unsettling phenomenon that mirrors the emotional and cultural dislocation felt by its characters.
Snow on Comino promises to captivate readers of literary fiction and anyone interested in stories of transformation, identity and the search for meaning.
The book is on sale at leading bookstores. Launch events will be announced shortly.
