Becos da Memória

Rio de Janeiro: Pallas, 2021; (2017). Later printing. 198 pages; 21 cm; ibliographical references (page 198). Near fine. Paperback. ISBN: 9788534705202 ((paperback)); 8534705208 ((paperback))

In Portuguese. The lives of residents of a favela about to be demolished, as seen through the eyes of 13 year old Maria-Nova. Considered is one of the most important memoir-novels in contemporary Brazilian literature. Through her many characters, the author conveys the human complexity and deep feelings of those who face, day after day, abandonment, prejudice, hunger, and poverty — those whose lives hang by a thread every single day. Without losing lyricism or delicacy, the author addresses, as few writers can, profound questions about Brazilian society. Urban poor -- Brazil -- Fiction. Slums -- Brazil -- Fiction. Memory -- Fiction. Adolescentes -- Brésil -- Romans, nouvelles, etc. Pauvres en milieu urbain -- Brésil -- Romans, nouvelles, etc. Memory. Slums. Teenage girls. Urban poor. Fiction. Novels. Novels. Romans. Geographic: Brazil.