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A review by anobrega85
A Casa dos Budas Ditosos by João Ubaldo Ribeiro
funny
informative
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
This book is a semi-automatic let loose on conservative moralism about sex. Obviously, not all bullets hit the target and some clearly hit the wrong targets, but most of it is surprisingly on point. I often laughed out loud as I was reading.
The book is structured as a fictional biographical monologue by a woman that lived a life of complete sexual and romantic freedom. Freedom from moralism, from tags and boxes, from expectations. And, in a way, you just believe her. I'd have a hard time doubting her description of joy, of happiness, of lightness and pleasure.
As funny as it is thought-provoking, this is an easy recommendation for adults (and late teens, I would say).
The book is structured as a fictional biographical monologue by a woman that lived a life of complete sexual and romantic freedom. Freedom from moralism, from tags and boxes, from expectations. And, in a way, you just believe her. I'd have a hard time doubting her description of joy, of happiness, of lightness and pleasure.
As funny as it is thought-provoking, this is an easy recommendation for adults (and late teens, I would say).