Ed Siegle

This is a wonderful book; full of pathos, plot and pace.

Joel sets out to see if his father is still alive in Brazil where he grew up. The story moves back and forth between Rio and Brighton and moves back in time to the '60's and '70's.

It is beautifully layered with themes of loss, identity and the past. It grips the reader and you are guided ever forward on Joel's journey.

Brazil acts as a metaphor for Joel's life and all our lives; full of contrasts, excitement, disappointment, death and show more celebration; the agony and ecstasy.

It is has captivating and fully formed characters and the writing is both accessible and accomplished.

Will certainly read more novels when they come out. Loved it. show less