Martins, Geovani
The Sun on My Head
- ISBN 13:
- 9780571348251
- author:
- Martins, Geovani
- format:
- Paperback / softback
- publisher:
- Faber & Faber
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2022
- Pages:
- 128
- Dimensions:
- 19.8 x 12.9 x 0.7 centimetres (0
- Genre:
- Fiction & Literature, Literary, Fiction & Literature,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 4 working days
Description
The Sun on My Head by Geovani Martins is a collection of thirteen short stories that announce the arrival of something rare. Set against the backdrop of life in Rio's favelas, these stories explore the challenges faced by young boys growing up in a world marked by violence, drug culture and racial oppression.
Through the rhythms and slang of neighbourhood dialect, Martins brings to life the texture of life in the slums, revealing the complexities and difficulties of growing up on the less favoured side of the city. Each story is a powerful portrayal of the struggles faced by these young characters, from the joy of childhood games disrupted by the presence of a revolver.
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