The story follows Paolo, a 40-year-old writer facing a creative block and difficulties in his marriage to Lorenza, as he navigates a period of professional and personal crisis. After meeting Jacopo Novelli, a climatologist passionate about clouds, Paolo starts to consider the ecological challenges of our time, such as climate change and its consequences. Meanwhile, global events such as the Paris attacks, the #MeToo movement and the pandemic add to the sense of instability. In a world that seems to be falling apart, Tasmania becomes a symbol of refuge — a place to escape to in case of catastrophe. Giordano explores our need for protection and meaning, inviting readers to reflect on the future and the choices we are making today.