{"product_id":"the-book-of-chameleons-9781416573517","title":"The Book of Chameleons","description":"\u003ch2\u003eThe Book of Chameleons - Award-Winning Literary Fiction from Angola\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eFélix Ventura trades in an unusual commodity; he is a dealer in memories, clandestinely selling new pasts to people whose futures are secure and who lack only a good lineage to complete their lives.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWinner of The Independent Foreign Fiction Prize in 2007, \u003ci\u003eThe Book of Chameleons\u003c\/i\u003e presents a completely original murder mystery set in Angola. This literary masterpiece weaves together the stories of a bookish albino, a beautiful woman, a mysterious foreigner, and a witty talking lizard as they uncover the truth beneath fabricated histories.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eA Story of Memory, Identity, and Transformation\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn this novel, people are not who they seem. The briefest of connections leads to the forging of entirely new histories in a country where many have something to forget—and to hide. Agualusa's narrative darts from Angola's tormented past to its dream-filled present with remarkable lightness, revealing the savage history that shaped a nation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCritically Acclaimed Portuguese Literature\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eJosé Eduardo Agualusa, born in Huambo, Angola, in 1960, is one of the most lauded writers in the Portuguese-speaking world. He has published seven novels, including \u003ci\u003eCreole\u003c\/i\u003e, which was awarded the Portuguese Grand Prize for Literature and became a bestseller in seven countries. \u003ci\u003eThe Book of Chameleons\u003c\/i\u003e marks a brilliant American debut, showcasing his mastery of magical realism and literary fiction.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat Makes This Book Unique\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis beautifully written tale explores themes of race, truth, and the transformative power of creativity. The concept of a memory dealer creates a fascinating premise that questions the nature of identity and personal history. Set against the backdrop of Angola's complex history, the novel combines elements of crime fiction with literary depth and magical realism.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003ePerfect For\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReaders of international and African literature\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBook clubs seeking thought-provoking discussion material\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFans of magical realism and literary mysteries\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThose interested in Portuguese and Angolan authors\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCollectors of award-winning contemporary fiction\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eAgualusa, Jose Eduardo:\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e - \u003cb\u003eJosé Eduardo Agualusa\u003c\/b\u003e was born in Huambo, Angola, in 1960. He has published seven novels, including \u003ci\u003eCreole, \u003c\/i\u003e which was awarded the Portuguese Grand Prize for Literature and is a bestseller in seven countries. \u003ci\u003eThe Book of Chameleons\u003c\/i\u003e won The Independent Foreign Fiction Prize in 2007.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Simon \u0026 Schuster","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50680878399762,"sku":"9781416573517","price":10.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_77cdadc2-84f2-4bc3-92b9-9f12b23a993f.jpg?v=1733944814","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/the-book-of-chameleons-9781416573517","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}