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Book Review of Brazil

Brazil
Brazil
Author: John Updike
Genre: Literature & Fiction
Book Type: Paperback
avidreaders avatar reviewed Interesting depiction of Brazil over the last few decades on + 13 more book reviews
Helpful Score: 1


Updike's piece is sexy and masterful. This story of two youths of diametrically different backgrounds is set in a fantastic setting which allows Updike to deal with issues of gender, race, and class. It was racier than I expected (I would probably not recommend for someone who is a young reader).