Pedra Canga (Green Integer: 32) [Paperback]

Tereza Albues (Author), Clifford E. Landers (Translator)

Book Description

Publication Date: September 1, 2000

Pedra Canga, a small and isolated community in the Brazilian Pantanal, or wetlands, endures amid poverty, myth, and superstition. Dreaming and suffering, the simple townspeople exist in the mystical reality of their private universe. With insight and humor, the novel tells of the ultimate vindication of the humble folk against a powerful and demonic family that has long oppressed them. Filled with magic events, diabolic storms, and visions both frightening and angelical, this is a wonderfully imaginative work.

Tereza Albues was born in the small village of Mato Grosso, Brazil. She has lived in the United States for 16 years. In 1999 she was one of five winners of the Gumarares Rosa short story competition in Paris, sponsored by Radio France International.

Product Details

• Paperback: 153 pages
• Publisher: Green Integer (September 1, 2000)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1892295709
• ISBN-13: 978-1892295705
• Product Dimensions: 6.1 x 4.3 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 5 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #3,947,428 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

Customer Reviews

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5.0 out of 5 stars Wonderful!!, February 26, 2002

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This review is from: Pedra Canga (Green Integer: 32) (Paperback)

This was the first time reading something by Tereza Albues and I was not very familiar with the genre -- a friend recommended the book to me. I found the story to very charming and actually laughed out loud a few times at the antics of some of her characters. What made the book even more endearing to me was when I found out that some of the characters in the book are based up on people she knew in her childhood. I recommend this book to anyone who is looking for a great story teller and lively, amusing characters.

4.0 out of 5 stars Very enjoyable and thought provoking, January 23, 2002

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Catherine M. Clayton "-catherine-" (New York, NY United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Pedra Canga (Green Integer: 32) (Paperback)

This a beautifully written book that in many ways reminds me of the writing of Gabriel Garcia Marquez. The story unfolds in part through the author's experiences and in part through the entertainingly gossipy banter of the villagers - - I really enjoyed trying to figure out what was fact and what was fantasy, not only while reading the story, but in thinking about afterwards as well. I am definitely looking forward to reading Ms. Albues' other books and hope to see them translated into English before too long.

5.0 out of 5 stars Magical and Mystical, January 23, 2002

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Maria F Barona (New York, NY) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Pedra Canga (Green Integer: 32) (Paperback)

In the spirit of Latin American literary works, Pedra Canga brings together mysticism, magic and the constant struggle for good versus evil. We share the uncertainty of the author as she investigates the truth behind the majestic, abandoned house belonging to the Vergares family. Throughout her quest, we are introduced to the many colorful characters that make up this small town in Brazil. Beautifully written, Pedra Canga is a very enjoyable novel that will leave an impression on all tho read it.