There Are More Things

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Born to a well-known political family in Olinda, Brazil, Catarina grows up in the shadow of her dead aunt, Laura. Melissa, a South London native, is brought up by her mum and a crew of rebellious grandmothers. In January 2016, Melissa and Catarina meet for the first time, and, as political turmoil unfolds across Brazil and the UK, their friendship takes flight. Their story takes us across continents and generations – from the election of Lula to the London riots to the darkest years of Brazil’s military dictatorship.

Backorder Notice MessageJan 01, 1970

Description

Shortlisted for the Goldsmiths Prize & the Orwell Prize for Fiction

A Sunday Times Fiction Book of the Year

‘a serious accomplishmentSunday Times
vivid and expansive‘ Sophie Mackintosh
‘a lyrical celebrationTLS
‘a glorious, poetic feat’ Bolu Babalola

This is a novel about two women – Melissa and Catarina.

Catarina is born to a well-known political family in Brazil. Melissa, a South London native, is brought up by her mum and a crew of rebellious grandmothers. In 2016, they meet for the first time.

Their story takes us across continents and generations. In it we see sisterhood and queerness, and, perhaps, glimpse a better way to live.

Additional information

Weight 360 g
Dimensions 208 × 126 × 34 mm
Author

Publisher

Imprint

Cover

Paperback

Pages

452

Language

English

Edition

1st paperback ed

Dewey

823.92 (edition:23)

Readership

General – Trade / Code: K