It was absolutely lovely to read this amazing book in the city where the action occurs - Rio de Janeiro. There is so much sensibility, pain and emotion in this book, all conveyed to the reader in such a subtle & enjoyable way. Such a complex and good book, in spite of being easy to read! I just couldn‘t put it down and finished it by the pool, while enjoying a Caipirinha, under the soft tropical rain.

I always say that a good story makes a book captivating.
But I have to admit that I prefer a book that makes you feel something (irrespective of the feeling - sadness, happyness, fear etc) through somthing else than just a story. And this book does exactly that - it creates such a strong atmosphere and it makes you have strong feelings through powerful descriptions (starting from a real, tragic event). Totally my kind of book!

I enjoyed this book - a nice, easy read for a lazy summer day. Best part - it makes you grateful for living a life without huge problems (like the war).