The Taker, and Other Stories

The Taker, and Other Stories
Author: Rubem Fonseca
Publisher: Open Letter Books
Total Pages: 171
Release: 2008
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 193482402X

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The first collection of Fonseca's short stories to appear in English, ranging across his oeuvre, exploring the sights and sounds of Rio de Janeiro. Fonseca's Rio is a city at war, where vast disparities, in wealth, social standing and prestige are untenable. Rich and poor live in an uneasy equilibrium, where only overwhelming force can maintain order and violence and deception are the essential tools of survival. From the tale of the businessman who rans over pedestrians to let off steam to a serial killer being pushed to kill more by his lover, this collection is a true gem.


The Taker, and Other Stories
Language: en
Pages: 171
Authors: Rubem Fonseca
Categories: Fiction
Type: BOOK - Published: 2008 - Publisher: Open Letter Books

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