Zero
of IgnĂĄcio de Loyola BrandĂŁo, Ellen Watson (Translator)
Description
Against a backdrop of political corruption Jose lives an ordinary life, working a dead-end job catching mice in a dingy movie theater. Everything changes when he meets his wife Rosa thanks to the help of the Happy Heart Marriage Agency. They seem to have an understanding: Jose isn't bothered by Rosa's dishonesty, extra weight, and fantastically promiscuous past; Rosa isn't too put off by Jose's clubbed foot, periodic blackouts, or lack of direction--she just wants a house. Pragmatic, Jose sets out to get the money necessary to make that possible. And in doing so, he manages to become a robber, sniper, and political subversive wanted by the government. Deploying fast-paced, short chapters in a number of styles, Brandao deftly presents an array of engaging characters and conflicts, vividly depicting the absurdity of a repressive political regime with exceptional daring and humor.
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Book Details
- Format Paperback
- Pages 305 pages
- Publisher Dalkey Archive Press
- Publication Date December 1st 2003
- First Publication 11/06/74
- Language English
- ISBN 9781564783318
- Edition Not informed
- Category History & Politics
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