The Books that Devoured my Father
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The Books that Devoured my Father by Afonso Cruz
Vivaldo Bonfim was a bored book-keeper whose main escape from the tedium of his work was provided by novels. In the office, he tended to read rather than work, and, one day, became so immersed in a book that he got lost and disappeared completely. That, at least, is the version given to Vivaldo's son, Elias, by his grandmother. One day, Elias sets off, like a modern-day Telemachus, in search of the father he never knew. His journey takes him through the plots of many classic novels, replete with murders, all-consuming passions, wild beasts and other literary perils. The Book that Devoured my Father is, at once, a celebration of filial love, friendship and literature.
Cruz, Afonso: - Afonso Cruz (1971) has so far written thirteen works of fiction, and his work has already brought him many prizes, with The Books that Devoured my Father winning the 2010 Prü¾Ž–”¼mio Literü¾Œ–”¼rio Maria Rosa Colaü¾¶”¼o. As well as working as a writer, illustrator and maker of animated films, he also sings and plays in the blues/roots band The Soaked Lamb.
| SKU | Unavailable |
| ISBN 13 | 9781912868049 |
| ISBN 10 | 1912868040 |
| Title | The Books that Devoured my Father |
| Author | Afonso Cruz |
| Series | Young Dedalus |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Dedalus Ltd |
| Year published | 2020-03-27 |
| Number of pages | 123 |
| Prizes | Winner of Premio Literario Maria Rosa Colaco 2010 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
| Note | Unavailable |