TV series · 2026 · Netflix
Is I'm Not Afraid based on a book?
Quick answer
Yes. I'm Not Afraid is based on the book I'm Not Scared (novel) by Niccolò Ammaniti (2001).
The TV series premiered in 2026 on Netflix.
The book behind I'm Not Afraid
Common questions
Is I'm Not Afraid based on a book?
Yes. I'm Not Afraid is based on the book I'm Not Scared (novel) by Niccolò Ammaniti (2001).
Who wrote the book I'm Not Afraid is based on?
I'm Not Scared (novel) was written by Niccolò Ammaniti and first published in 2001.
Should I read the book before watching?
If you like knowing the full story and characters first, read I'm Not Scared (novel) before you watch. Adaptations often change or cut plotlines, so the book is a different experience even if you've seen the TV series.
More screen adaptations of Niccolò Ammaniti's books
- Me and You (film, 2012)
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