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Stardust Mirror

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2. I also love Jorge Amado's books

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Sun Jun 23, 2024, 12:54 PM

Jun 2024

but only recently discovered that his earlier books were political and got him exiled from Brazil for years, and when he returned he changed the style of his writing (to be less obviously subversive)

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Dona Flor and Her Two Husbands [View all] Lulu KC Jun 2024 OP

Loved the book, love Sonja Braga, thanks. ratchiweenie Jun 2024 #1

I also love Jorge Amado's books Stardust Mirror Jun 2024 #2

I had forgotten that Lulu KC Jun 2024 #3

Made in '76 but still a charge to see it. flying_wahini Jun 2024 #4

Not on Hoopla or Kanopy Lulu KC Jun 2024 #6

Saw that at least 40 years ago! bif Jun 2024 #5