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Still Life by Sarah Winman is a richly atmospheric literary novel set across post–World War II Italy and England, following a group of unlikely friends whose lives become deeply intertwined over decades. At its center is Ulysses Temper, a soldier turned art lover, whose encounters in Florence spark enduring relationships, unexpected guardianship, and a found family built through art, food, and shared experience. Lyrical and character-driven, the novel explores themes of love in many forms, belonging, grief, resilience, and the quiet beauty found in everyday life. Blending historical fiction with warmth and emotional depth, it celebrates connection, creativity, and the moments that shape a life well-lived.