...
Show More
4.5 stars. A clever, unique, well written novel about identity and individuality. Tertuliano Maximo Afonso is in his late 30s, is divorced, a depressed history teacher who has had a girlfriend for the last six months. Whilst watching a video, he sees a man who looks exactly like him. He decides to find out more about his double. There are a number of plot twists, a number of thought provoking lines and a hint of humour.
Here are some quotes from the book:
‘..there are times when it is best to be content with what one has, so as not to lose everything.’
‘Chaos is merely order waiting to be deciphered.’
This book was first published in Portuguese in 2002.
Here are some quotes from the book:
‘..there are times when it is best to be content with what one has, so as not to lose everything.’
‘Chaos is merely order waiting to be deciphered.’
This book was first published in Portuguese in 2002.