Rule reminder
Italian narrative journalism (giornalismo narrativo / new journalism) blends factual reporting with literary techniques: scene-setting, dialogue, character development, first-person perspective, slow pacing, and sensory detail. Associated with publications like Internazionale and journalists like Roberto Saviano, it contrasts sharply with the neutral, speed-driven news report.
Roberto Saviano's 'Gomorra' (2006) is considered a landmark of Italian narrative journalism. What technique makes it distinctive?