Rodrigo Gervasi's 'La grieta' Explores Shared Living and Moral Ambiguity

Rodrigo Gervasi's book 'La grieta' examines the challenges of living with roommates, knowing when to leave a place, and the fine line between humans and causing harm to others. Written in first person, the narrative delves into forgiveness as a conscious act, as Gervasi states: 'I forgive because the other could be me. I forgive because the other has been me. It is a conscious act that does not come naturally to me.' The book references Anthony Burgess's 'A Clockwork Orange,' published 64 years ago, which portrays a criminal from his own perspective. In 'La grieta,' Gervasi aims to dismantle the label of 'bad person,' arguing that people often adopt a 'good person' facade to feel better about themselves. The work reflects on interrupting negative thoughts and reflecting before making careless comments, aspiring to be the person one would like to meet.