The Book of Chameleons book by José Eduardo Agualusa
By Jose Eduardo AgualusaThe Book of Chameleons book by José Eduardo Agualusa
Félix Ventura trades in an unusual commodity; he is a dealer in memories, clandestinely selling new pasts to people whose futures are secure and who lack only a good lineage to complete their lives. In this completely original murder mystery, where people are not who they seem and the briefest of connections leads to the forging of entirely new histories, a bookish albino, a beautiful woman, a mysterious foreigner, and a witty talking lizard come together to discover the truth of their lives. Set in Angola, Agualusa's tale darts from tormented past to dream-filled present with a lightness that belies the savage history of a country in which many have something to forget -- and to hide. A brilliant American debut by one of the most lauded writers in the Portuguese-speaking world, this is a beautifully written and always surprising tale of race, truth, and the transformative power of creativity. Published By Simon & Schuster on 2008-06-17
Book details
- Paperback
- 192 pages
- English
- 1416573518
- 9781416573517
About Jose Eduardo Agualusa
josé eduardo agualusa (alves da cunha) is an angolan journalist and writer born to white portuguese settlers. a native of huambo, angola, he current Read More about Jose Eduardo Agualusa
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