- Taschenbuch: 320 Seiten
- Verlag: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC; Auflage: New edition (4. August 2003)
- Sprache: Englisch
- ISBN-10: 0747561591
- ISBN-13: 978-0747561590
- Größe und/oder Gewicht: 19,6 x 12,7 x 2,3 cm
- Amazon Bestseller-Rang: Nr. 371.807 in Englische Bücher (Siehe Top 100 in Englische Bücher)
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Coming-of-age thriller set in the violent slums of Rio de Janeiro. Addresses all the commensurate issues - drugs, guns, adolescent pregnancy - in an uneasy but compelling read.
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For eleven-year-old Kingie, there are lessons to be learned from drug trafficking. His first job is as a lookout, working on the hillside slums of Rio de Janerio. But as he grows older he realises that in order to survive you must also keep a close watch on yourself as well. In her powerful new novel, Patricia Melo tells of Kingie's life of crime, of his poverty-ridden childhood, how he pursues his dreams and the way he learns to achieve leadership. In his uncertain world, chaos manifests itself as violence and deprivation, whether machine-gun fire, unwanted adolescent pregnancy, or the fraught relationships between servants and their employers. Kingie's path intersects with a network of stories of love, family, crime and power. The plot twists through a compelling tale where rapid-fire language and a sharp sense of humour combine to make this gripping story.
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20. April 2006
Format:Gebundene Ausgabe
There is not much to say other than this book is really a fantastic read. More and more books are being published on Brazil's drug trafficking and children soldier, but sometimes they just focus on that, without getting into much detail and context of the life around it. This novel brings a terrific account of a kid growing up to become head of a faction, but also tells the story of a community within brazilian society. Character development is wonderful, although I was a little disappointed by the sister (Caroline) as she just seemed so weak to be make any sense.
The writing style amazed me, I felt the pace of writing was dragging me, I would get carried away (I was being walked by the dog, rather than me wlkaing i). it enlivened the each character and helped the plot with fun twists and turns, making this book not just a traficante story, but a gripping contemporary view of brazilian society.
A wonderfully well written and developed fast paced book that will keep you hooked for a few days!
The writing style amazed me, I felt the pace of writing was dragging me, I would get carried away (I was being walked by the dog, rather than me wlkaing i). it enlivened the each character and helped the plot with fun twists and turns, making this book not just a traficante story, but a gripping contemporary view of brazilian society.
A wonderfully well written and developed fast paced book that will keep you hooked for a few days!
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