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In Clash of Civilizations Over an Elevator in Piazza Vittorio by Amara Lakhous, a murder mystery unravels in a diverse Roman apartment building when an unpopular resident, The Gladiator, is found dead in the elevator. Through conflicting testimonies from twelve biased tenants, themes of immigration, bias, and identity emerge, complicating the investigation and leaving both police and readers uncertain of who the true culprit is. The perpetrator regularly sexually assaulted a neighbor who lacked proper documentation.