Nefino’s Journey

EDIZIONE IN INGLESE – ENGLISH EDITION

In a hyper-controlled future, on a planet where every emotion is mediated by an algorithm and every individual lives immersed in an artificial reality, a boy named Nefino makes a simple but revolutionary gesture: he removes the Khaib, a device that filters reality. That gesture ignites in him the spark of doubt, wonder and freedom. Nefino embarks on an extraordinary journey, an exploration both of the world around him and of his inner mindscape. He travels through soulless cities, meets silent rebels, discovers the real sky, builds kites, listens to the wind, talks to ancient trees and crosses the ‘bridge of open eyes’. Each stage is a metaphor for growth, each encounter an invitation to inner awakening.

Pathos Edizioni – Febbraio 2026

My name is Giampiero Bartolini, I have a degree in Philosophy with a thesis dedicated to G.I. Gurdjieff and, since adolescence, I have been carrying out experiential and direct research on the mechanisms of the mind and human consciousness. Born 47 years ago in a small town in the Marche region of Italy, I have always combined philosophical reflection with creativity and a deep desire to understand the human being in its entirety.
The novel, suspended between poetic science action and secular spirituality, is a contemporary parable about humanity lost in comfort and control, and about the transformative power of authentic questions, simple gestures, and deep listening.