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John Updike
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Binding
Hardback
Number of Pages
272
Age Group
All
Language
English
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Book Summary
This is a contemporary romance novel set in Brazil, following two young people—a nineteen-year-old man from Rio’s slums and an eighteen-year-old upper-class woman—whose connection blossoms into a life-changing journey that stretches from the heat of Copacabana to Brazil’s wild frontiers. The central theme is love across class and race, and the book invites readers to explore how identity and place shape intimate choices. The intended reader is adults who enjoy literary fiction with social nuance, and the emotional tone is passionate, reflective, and adventurous.
The narrative unfolds through intimate, scene-driven storytelling that follows the two protagonists across Brazil’s vivid landscapes—from the crowded energy of Rio to remote frontiers where the land feels untamed. Its place-driven storytelling uses Brazil as a living backdrop, making the setting integral to character choices. The writing is grounded in realism, with sensory detail that makes the city, coast, and interior feel alive. Readers experience the pull of social boundaries, the weight of family expectations, and the characters’ evolving sense of self as they navigate love, duty, and possibility.
The book’s distinctive strength lies in its atmosphere and voice: lyrical, cinematic prose that invites slow, thoughtful reading. The narrative uses Brazil as more than a backdrop; it functions as a living character shaping mood and momentum. Readers move through the story via close emotional scenes, vivid dialogue, and immersive settings that make every location feel consequential.
Readers finish with a deeper empathy, a richer view of Brazil’s diverse landscapes and cultures, and a sense of hope about love’s power to bridge divides. This story leaves a lasting impression by inspiring curiosity, resilience, and an open-hearted view of the world.
Product Details
Author
John Updike
Publisher
Penguin Random House
Number of Pages
272
Language
English
SKU
9780141188942
ISBN
9780141188942
Reading Age
All
Dimensions
13x1.5x19.8cm
Binding
Hardback
MRP: ₹ 699
₹ 595
₹ 104 Off