so-soUpdike's skill with words is present in this re-telling of the ancient story of Tristan and Isolde. Taking place in Brazil, Tristão from the favelas falls in love with Isabel, a rich white girl. But, Updike was a bit over the top with constantly referring to Tristão's thing as a "yam" and the magical elements that appears about half-way through the novel. Definitely not one of his best works. Letter U for #LitsyAtoZ.
Posted this a year ago here on Litsy! Funny thing is that hubby has been traveling to Brazil frequently for work (since May) and will be through the end of the year. He's there right now for three weeks in fact. Pulled this off my TBR today for my Letter U for #LitsyAtoZ. It's about time!!
pickI read this book on my 1st trip to Brazil 10+ years ago. The Rio Olympics reminds me of those 2 trips, and this book. I enjoyed this book- my 1st by Updike! - & thought it captured the raw, passionate, steamy, & exotic character of Brazil in feeling if not in fact. The magical elements of the story were a bit weird to me, but I appreciated how he tweaks the rich girl/poor boy love story. &, Updike I think is retelling the classic Tristan & Iseult.
While watching the opening ceremonies of the Olympics last night, my bookish brain reminded me I still have not read this yet. Do your minds work the same way? BTW I have a lot and/or read a lot of Updike's works (he was very prolific) 📚🇧🇷
Brazil: A Novel | 
