This is quite a demanding and challenging read but one I felt repaid the effort. Galera is a Brazilian writer and this atmospheric and really quite strange novel will deservedly bring him to the attention of an English-speaking audience. I sometimes felt that I was out of my depth and would appre...
According to a recent posting, books fall into two categories: (1) you MUST read this immediately; and (2) don't judge me for reading this. This book definitely falls into the first category, but the title may make it a hard sell. I noticed when reading it in public, it received odd stares, bu...
Blood-Drenched Beard is a very demanding read. I found many aspects of it intriguing and very well executed, but could not, ultimately, connect with the story or the lead character on a deeper level. Additionally, I thought the writing was slightly too.. quirky. To the point of being obnoxious an...